Pageant Spotlight: Miss Tilomai Tauilili (Contestant #5) was crowned Miss American Samoa 2026 at the 32nd annual MASI pageant in Utulei. Regional Fisheries: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council opened its June meeting in American Samoa with an ‘ava ceremony, as leaders weigh major changes to Pacific fishing access. HCBS Access: Gov. Pulaali’i launched a new Home and Community-Based Services website (hcbs.as.gov) to help older adults, people with disabilities, families, and providers find care options at home, with a hotline planned. Port Repairs: Port Administration received DOI funding to repair and renovate the ‘Au’asi Small Boat Harbor Terminal restrooms, closed since 2022, with bidding expected by August 2026. Disaster Response: A Fagaima fire left 17 people homeless; TEMCO, Red Cross, and village leaders are coordinating temporary housing. Public Safety: A father’s school-rank dispute turned violent, with a man charged after allegedly threatening a principal with a firearm; police also arrested suspects in separate disturbance cases. Health Care for Veterans: The Faleomavaega Eni Fa’aua’a Hunkin VA Clinic opened and blessed its expanded lab facility, boosting local testing for veterans. National Policy: Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata thanked Gov. Pulaali’i for testimony before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, including calls to address high travel costs and Medicaid integration.