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Ala Mai: Rise Up American Samoa Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Talofa lava! We are honored to introduce the very first edition of Ala Mai — the official bi-monthly column of the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic & Sexual Violence. This column is part of our continued mission to uplift, educate, and...
ASVB unveils new crown and sash for Miss American Samoa 2026
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau, took place during a visit hosted by ASVB, for the 2025 pageant contestants and reigning Miss...
Woman recovers stolen phone with Finding My Phone App
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 17, 2025, a woman, who was a caregiver at the LBJ Hospital called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that her phone was stolen from the hospital room where she had been sleeping. The suspect was later...
Samoa secures their first medal of 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa secured their first medal of the games with an impressive 4:01.31 in the 4x 100m Women’s Freestyle Relay, earning them a well deserved bronze. The team consists of debut swimmer Talia Saumamao who, not only was...
Nu’uuli stages dramatic comeback in shield match in a day of exciting Rugby Union action
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Spectators at the American Samoa Rugby Union (ASRU) shield match on Saturday were treated to a thrilling showdown as underdogs Nu'uuli staged a dramatic comeback to defeat shield holders Leone Whites, 17–14. The...
Rural & Native stations would bear the brunt of public media cuts
Cascade PBS - Washington
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June 18, 2025
This article originally appeared on High Country News. Late last fall, members of Bethel, Alaska’s search and rescue team met at the local public radio station, KYUK, for a program called River Watch. Over an hour and a half, they took calls from...
Samoan fashion designer killed during “No Kings” protest
Samoa News
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June 16, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A renowned Samoan fashion designer has been confirmed dead after he was shot at the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday night. The 39-year-old, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a Utah resident, was shot at the...
Malofie Congressional Art Competition winner welcomed to U.S. Capitol
Samoa News
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June 17, 2025
Washington, D.C. — On behalf of Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, Chief of Staff Leafaina Tavai welcomed the 2025 winner of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition, Deborah Vaiotu of Tafuna High School and Malaeloa Village, to the U.S. Capitol for...
A glimpse into the 2025 Pacific Mini Games - voices of athletes in Palau
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
2025 Palau Mini Games enters its fifth day of competition on Friday. Photo: Facebook / Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games The 2025 Pacific Mini Games has been a colourful affair so far, bringing together 23 Pacific nations to compete in a variety of...
“This is a case I know…I will win in court”
Talanei
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July 1, 2025
One of the two passengers who were taken off last Thursday’s Hawaiian Airlines flight upon arrival at Pago Pago International Airport and questioned by authorities regarding an alleged bomb threat has shared her ordeal in a FaceBook post. Makerita...
What defunding public media would mean for the West
High Country News - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
Stay informed about the West. High Country News’ weekly email newsletters keep you up-to-date with our latest news and investigations from across the region. Late last fall, members of Bethel, Alaska’s search and rescue team met at the local...
Tahiti's golden run continues at Palau Mini Games
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
PNG’s weightlifting queen, Dika Toua, has claimed 2 Gold and 1 Silver in the Women’s 53kg category on 2 July. Photo: Team PNG Facebook The Tahitians have opened a wider gap between themselves and the rest of the pack on the medal table at the...
GAO: Guam's public debt at $2.5B, faces risks despite stable economy
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s public debt totaled $2.5 billion for fiscal 2023, a 4% drop from fiscal 2021, based on a newly released report of the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress. The Government Accountability Office’s analysis of audited financial statements...
PMG DAY 3: SANTOS LIFTS FIRST MEDALS FOR GUAM
GSPN
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July 2, 2025
By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – In a super busy Day 3 of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, Chloe Santos earned Guam’s first medals, one gold and two silvers in weightlifting at the Meyuns Sports Complex. Santos was well aware of her goal going into the...
Day 3 at Pacific Mini Games: Weightlifter Chloe Santos brings first medals for Guam
Pacific Daily News
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Three first medals for Guam in one day—from the same athlete. Weightlifter Chloe Santos on Wednesday earned Guam's first 2025 Pacific Mini Games medals, one gold and two silvers, on the very first day of weightlifting at the Meyuns Sports Complex....
2025 Pacific Mini Games day two: Tahiti continues dominance, baseball 'field is not playable'
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Va'a V6 women's 500m medallists: gold: Team Tahiti; silver: Team Fiji; bronze: Team Palau Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook All baseball competition matches at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau in the last two days have been put on...
How is Independence Day celebrated around the world?
Geographical
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July 1, 2025
By Victoria Heath 4 July. Known as Independence Day – marking the US’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence back in 1776 – more than 84 per cent of Americans celebrate the occasion in some capacity. While typical celebrations in the US...
NOAA budget mirrors Trump plan, reduces spending and staff
USA Today - Virginia
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A new budget document from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spells out in detail what many scientists and researchers both in and out of the federal government have feared since a White House budget proposal in the spring. If...
Shipyard Authority tax waivers considered on an individual basis
Samoa News
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June 27, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Treasurer Donald Kruse will look into the request by the American Samoa Shipyard Authority (ASSA) for a tax waiver for materials and supplies used at Satala for boat repairs and maintenance, “as individual cases arises...
Pacific Mini Games 2025 draws regional viewership, offers wide access to sports coverage
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau (July 1, 2025) — The Pacific Mini Games 2025 opened with vibrant color, traditional dances, and a dazzling fireworks display on Sunday, marking the Games’ return to Palau after 20 years. Despite a rain shower,...