News
A season of renewal, hope and enduring love
Governor Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula has issued the following Easter message: “As we come together to observe the sacrifice and resurrection of our Savior, may we pause to reflect on the timeless message it carries, one […]
Agreement reached on EITC bill, final vote Monday
The House and Senate reached a compromise Thursday morning on the bill to amend the Earned Income Tax Credit law. Meeting jointly, under the chairmanship of Senator Togiola Tulafono and Rep Trude Ledoux Sunia, the […]
AS Community Food Bank distributes food supplies with help of partners
The American Samoa Department of Agriculture and Empowering Pacific Island Communities (EPIC) proudly announce a collaborative effort to support the American Samoa Community Food Bank through the donation and distribution of essential food supplies to […]
Amata congratulates Am Samoa’s Cherry Blossom Princess
Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga was selected by the American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Her coronation ceremony was held on Saturday, March […]
Should lawmakers be on executive boards?
Among the issues that Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula was asked when he appeared on 93 KHJ’s Morning Show with John Raynar was lawmakers serving on executive boards. In his latest appointments to some of the […]
Winner of Great American Baking Show to reconnect with her Samoan roots
Mackenzie Faumuina Rubish, the recent winner of The Great American Baking Show, will be traveling to American Samoa to celebrate Flag Day 2026 and reconnect with her Samoan heritage. Mackenzie describes herself as a first […]
Samoa Court issues interim stay in election petition decision
The Supreme Court of Samoa has granted an interim stay of execution of its orders, declaring the election of Falealili 1 member of parliament Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo void. Samoa Observer reports the decision was made […]
Governor: I am prepared to go to the Fono
With the Fono leaders turning down his requests to meet, Governor Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula says he is prepared to make an appearance before the Fono. Appearing on 93 KHJ‘s Morning Show with John Raynar Wednesday, […]
Governor orders temporary freeze on spending of local funds
The Governor has ordered a temporary freeze on all local fund expenditures effective Wednesday, April 1st and continuing to Friday April 10. Governor Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula said in a March 31st memo this was due […]
Podcasts
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April 2 – News in English – Afternoon
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Aperila 2 – Tala Nei – Taeao
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Tisa Faamuli Talks on 93KHJ
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Funk Fit’s Claude, Mino and Ken on The Show!
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April 2 – News in English – Morning
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Aperila 2 – Tala mai Apia
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April 1 – News in English – Afternoon
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Aperila 1 – Tala Nei – Taeao
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April 1 – News in English – Morning
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Aperila 1 – Tala mai Apia
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Mati 31 – Tala Nei – Taeao
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March 31 – News in English – Afternoon
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March 31 – News in English – Morning
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Mati 31 – Tala mai Apia
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Mati 30 – Tala Nei – Aoauli
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March 30 – News in English – Afternoon
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Arts Council Flag Day Schedule
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John Godinet Life Story at ASCC This Week!
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Mati 30 – Tala Nei – Taeao
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March 30 – News in English – Morning
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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 […]
Territory faces critical & urgent gap in long term care
Dear Editor, American Samoa is facing a critical and urgent gap in long-term care—and the solution is within reach through the expansion of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. Today, too many families are […]
OP-ED: A Masterpiece of Leadership
How Lolo Moliga mobilized a people, reshaped a crisis, and built a lasting financial system for American Samoa By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele When Bank of Hawaii announced its departure from American Samoa in 2012, it […]
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 […]


