Sports & Olympics: Cairah Curran, a Santa Clara standout, was named to the American Samoa women’s national softball team as the territory builds its first-ever squad aiming for the 2028 LA Olympics, with Canada Cup Women’s action set for July 6–12 in Surrey, B.C. Local Public Safety: Police arrested a man in Vaitogi after an alleged machete threat during a domestic disturbance, charging him with private peace disturbance, third-degree assault, attempted arson, and endangering a child. Land Use & Environment: Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula says the Land Use Permit process has been streamlined, with clearer application requirements under the Coastal Management Act and program rules. Wetlands Stewardship: The Department of Commerce honored Wetlands Champions at a May 29 event highlighting wetlands and traditional knowledge. Coast Guard Presence: USCGC Hollyhock returned to Honolulu after its first Operation Blue Pacific patrol, including a port call in Pago Pago. Food Prices: The Basic Food Index fell 1.1% in May, with eggs down 15.2% to $1.96. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: A WestPac council meeting in American Samoa will discuss South Pacific albacore access and updates on proposed deep-sea mining near the territory. Tsunami Monitoring: After a 7.8 quake near Mindanao, U.S. tsunami advisories listed American Samoa among areas under monitoring, with officials urging coastal readiness.