News
Doctors confirm one death from leptospirosis
KHJ News has received confirmation from doctors at the LBJ Hospital that a child died recently from leptospirosis. And there have been six cases of leptospirosis since January. Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria which are […]
House disapproves EITC bill, another vote scheduled
The administration’s bill to amend the Earned Income Tax Credit law did not pass the House during final reading Thursday. Nine members voted in support of the bill, one short of the number needed to […]
LBJ CEO gives update on medical supplies
The Chief Executive Officer of the LBJ Hospital, Scott Anesi, says supplies to conduct blood tests have been replenished with a shipment that arrived on the cargo flight on Monday. He said the hospital is […]
Senate approves 5 members of ASVB Board
Only two nominees for the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Visitors Bureau showed up for a confirmation hearing in the Senate Thursday morning. Chairman of the Senate Government Operations Committee, Senator Togiola Tulafono […]
ASTCA delegation benefits from Optical Fiber Communication Conference
Leaders of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority Technical Division have received certification to implement world-class technical solutions directly for the benefit of the American Samoan community. This was achieved during the 2026 Optical Fiber Communication […]
AG’s opinion: Maaelopa can serve on LBJ Board for now
It’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde that Maaelopa Bob Tuiasosopo can continue to serve on the Board of Directors of the LBJ Tropical Medical Center even though he was not confirmed by […]
NZ to combat flow of drugs through Pacific “super highway”
Samoa and Tonga are included in plans by the New Zealand government to curb the flow of illicit drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine through the region. Mermada Pacific News Service reports New Zealand Prime […]
Prices go up at the pump
Residents are starting to feel the effects of the rising tensions in the Middle East with prices going up at local gas stations. The latest Maximum Allowable Price for fuel released Monday by the Office […]
Senate confirms 5 members of Higher Education Board
The Senate has approved five new members to the Board of Higher Education. Brigette Moala and Loata Sipili were confirmed by a vote of 14-1 while Sesula Fepuleai McMoore Tufele, Dr Oreta Mapu Crichton and […]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Submit your Letters to the Editor
Many of you requested it and now it’s finally here! Letters to the Editor now has it’s own section on talanei.com. To submit a letter, email Monica Miller. Here are some simple guidelines to […]
Rose Atoll Preservation: Ensuring Compliance with Legislative Mandates and Respecting Community Priorities
By Puipui Measina a Amerika Samoa Recently, the Fono, Amerika Samoa House of Representatives and Senate, reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Rose Atoll Marine National Monument by passing a joint resolution. This resolution maintains the […]
Stewardship Is Not a Slogan: The Case for Our Longline Fleet at Rose Atoll A Response to ‘Rose Atoll’s Enduring Significance’
By American Samoa Longline Fleet Member The recent op-ed defending the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument is beautifully written. Its invocations of fa’a Samoa, of tautua—service—of our ancestors’ wisdom, are genuinely moving. But passion, however […]
Obituaries
Honoring Betty Mae Ah Soon
Betty Mae Ah Soon: December 22, 1943 – January 11, 2026 “A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better […]
Honoring Fofo Iosefa Fiti Sunia: A Pioneer of Thought and Service
By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele As American Samoa bids farewell to Fofo Iosefa Fiti Sunia, we honor a pioneer whose intellect and service helped shape our modern political and cultural landscape. Though the transition from U.S. […]
In Memory of Ross Harold Dewees (March 15, 1936 – June 30, 2025)
By Randall Dewees Ross was born in Fresno, California, to Ida Lacy and Claude Dewees. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Fresno in 1954. In 1955, he married Carol Elaine Hodson. They had two […]


