National Public Works Week celebrated

group.jpg Gov. Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula, has officially proclaimed May 18– 24, 2025, as National Public Works Week in the Territory of American Samoa. The week -long celebration began with a special church service held on Sunday at the Aua...

Advocates support renewing Young Fishermen’s Development Act

July 23, 2025 Bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Young Fishermen’s Development Program for five more years was hailed by the Fishing Communities Coalition, a national association of community-based, small-boat commercial fishing groups. Led...

'Biggest number we've had': Pacific dengue cases highest in a decade

The Asian tiger mosquito is one of the vectors responsible for transmitting dengue fever. Photo: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organisation...

A week of Flag Day celebration culminates with Easter Sunday

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Visitors bureau has been welcoming this week visitors and guests who have traveled from afar to commemorate the 125th year birthday of the union with the United States of America. “We are honored by...

Dengue cases surge in Pacific, highest since 2016 says WHO

“We’ve been seeing a gradual increase in dengue in the Pacific for at least the last couple of decades. But looking at the last 10 years, what we tend to see is peaks in some years and then lower levels in other years. “This year, so far, we’re up...

PFAS Levels in Tap Water for 73 Million People in U.S. Exceed EPA Thresholds: NRDC Report

Pouring a glass of water from a kitchen faucet. Leonard Ortiz / MediaNews Group / Orange County Register via Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to...

“Alao” christened and launched for its maiden voyage

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The highly anticipated fautasi from the village of Alao, often described as the "new kid on the block" and a standout member of the newest generation of cutting-edge, state-of-the-art fautasi, was officially christened...

Generation T: The faces of trans America

February 272025 This article is taken from the spring 2025 issue of Dazed. Buy a copy of the magazine here. “As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male and female,”...

Amata’s DC Office hosts Close Up delegation

While Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata is in American Samoa for graduations, her D.C. Office hosted American Samoa’s Close Up student delegation on Wednesday for a home-cooked luncheon at the congressional office, and a guided tour of the U.S....

Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining

Within days of Trump's order, Canadian-registered TMC’s US subsidiary filed the world’s first application to mine the seabed in international waters, including an area it licenses from the ISA. An $85 million investment from a leading Korean...

Tax Relief Bill preserves Medicaid federal match rate for AS

The House-passed budget reconciliation bill to advance President Trump’s tax and spending agenda, cuts Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) spending, but may have limited if any, impacts on American Samoa. KHJ News...

5 Times Marla Maples Showed Her Cringey Vibes Fit Right In With The Trumps

In a classic case of "living well is the best revenge," Marla Maples' post-divorce life proves she never needed Donald Trump in the first place. The actress and former model was married to the real estate mogul long before he had presidential...

Aeto takes the win for the 125th Flag Day Fautasi Regatta

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 125th Flag Day Fautasi Race ran Wednesday April 16, after bad weather conditions delayed the regatta, on Tuesday. It was decided Tuesday afternoon by the Flag Day Committee, after the delay, that 2 elimination heats...

U.S. Eyes Request To Extract South Pacific Ocean Minerals Near Samoa

Photo of American Samoa.getty For the first time in 30 years, the U.S. Department of the Interior plans to consider a lease to extract minerals in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf with a focus on South Pacific waters around American Samoa....

Two nominees selected for District Court Judgeship in Lexington

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the District Court in the 11th Judicial District provided the two names Tuesday for consideration to fill a vacancy on the court, with a primary seat in Dawson County. The nominees are Chawnta M. Durham of...

Termite inspection required for VA home loans in most Colorado counties

DENVER (KOAA) — An unexpected change to the VA website in late June left lenders and Realtors in Colorado asking, "Why?" The change was highlighted on social media June 26, with some real estate agents pointing out that termite inspections are...

US takes a another step toward opening the seabed for mining

Commercial mining on the miles-deep Pacific Ocean floor came one step closer to reality with an announcement late Tuesday by the U.S. Interior Department that it would evaluate a request from a California-based company to extract metals off the...

Uncle arrested for alleged assaults and rape of his niece

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 2, 2025, a neighbor called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an alleged assault on a female individual, who was later identified as a minor. An investigation in the matter later revealed that...

Close Up Students welcomed to U.S. Capitol

Washington, DC — American Samoa’s Close Up delegation on their recent visit to Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata D.C. office were hosted by the Congresswoman’s staff. The student delegation was welcomed on Wednesday for a home-cooked luncheon at the...

2025 Close-up showcase photo & caption

The American Samoa 2025 Close-up showcase was held this week at the Samoana Gym. All 14 students performed great and are ready for the annual Close-Up program trip to Washington, DC, representing American Samoa. On behalf of the Department of...