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Insufficient evidence for charges in ATM incident

Police have released from custody a man who was taken in for questioning Monday morning on suspicion of attempting to remove the ATM machine at Laufou Shopping Center. Acting Commissioner of Public Safety Terry Letuli […]

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Prevention is theme of 2026 Medicaid Summit

The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency is putting emphasis on preventive health care as a way to reduce the need for off island medical referrals. The theme of the Annual Medicaid Summit set for March […]

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DOH reports increase in RSV cases

There’s been an increase in RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) cases and the Department of Health is urging residents to take preventive measures to help reduce the spread of the virus. RSV is a common cold-like […]

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Dept of War announces funding for Le Vasa Cable

The US Department of War has announced that it will provide funding for the Google Le Vasa Cable. The announcement was made yesterday at the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit in Honolulu, […]

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Amata Calls Trump State of the Union His Best Ever

Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata calls President Trump’s State of the Union address last night, his “best ever,” despite partisan dissent in the chamber. KHJ News Washington D.C. correspondent Matt Kaye reports… The speech was wildly applauded […]

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Airlines concerned about Samoa fee increases

Samoa Airways has expressed concern over the increases to Samoa Airport Authority (SAA) fees with the national carrier saying they will “now have to face public dissatisfaction while the SAA enjoys the benefits of the […]

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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 […]

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Governor’s statement on end of government shutdown

Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula released the following statement Thursday, November 13, concerning the end of the federal government shutdown. “Today brings welcome relief and renewed strength for our people. With President Trump’s signing of legislation […]

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