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Deep-Sea Mining Lawsuits: Environmental groups, including Fa‘asao Amerika Samoa and the Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, have sued the U.S. to block deep-sea mining lease plans off American Samoa, arguing regulators failed to properly assess impacts on endangered species under the Endangered Species Act; the challenge targets the National Marine Fisheries Service’s “not likely to adversely affect” finding as the Marine Minerals Administration pushes ahead with a Nov. sale. Local Governance & Community: The Atu‘u land trusteeship meeting was postponed after only five matai showed up, with officials saying the To‘oto‘o and senior chiefs must be present for a meaningful decision; it’s now set for the second Saturday of September. Elections: The Chief Election Officer officially set American Samoa’s 2026 Midterm Election for Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with candidate paperwork due Sept. 1. Health Update: Samoa’s oxygen shortage that led to cancelled surgeries was resolved after oxygen supplies arrived from American Samoa. Public Safety: Police reported multiple disturbances this week, including a Vailoa curfew fight with two men held without bail and a Nu‘uuli machete threat case resulting in an arrest. Skills & Youth: Fagalii Tinifu completed a 12-session Basic Sewing Program, graduating with self-made puletasi and other garments.

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