Sports & Culture: American Samoa’s America 250 commemoration kicks into gear with fautasi races next Monday, June 29, with all 13 Flag Day regatta teams competing; heats run Monday and the championship is set for Tuesday, June 30 (weather backup: July 1–2), plus a $180,000 prize purse and a Most Spirited Team award. Community & Youth Sports: The Kid From the Rock talent-education push is in town, with a workshop Friday (3–4 p.m.) at the DYWA Center in Tafuna and an ASNOC office meeting at 5:30 p.m. Local Governance & Public Safety: Two domestic cases landed in court this week—one man charged after allegedly punching his girlfriend in Puapua, and another arrested after an argument over travel plans led to alleged home damage and a fire attempt. Regional Fisheries: American Samoa joined the U.S.-Pacific Tuna Treaty consultation in Wellington, stressing that the U.S.-flag purse seine fleet and the territory’s tuna industry are tightly linked for ports, cannery work, and the local economy. Health Funding: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted new HHS grants for LBJ Tropical Medical Center—$33,200 for HIV services and $86,554 for EMS for Children. Ocean Policy: A community ocean forum in American Samoa focused on deep-sea mining, port plans, fisheries sustainability, and conservation, aiming to answer residents’ questions and keep dialogue open. Trade & Borders: CBP updated rules for low-value shipments, indefinitely suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for imports valued at $800 or less, including stricter requirements for international mail.