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Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help?
The Conversation
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June 6, 2025
Although tropical reefs might look like inanimate rock, these colorful seascapes are built by tiny jellyfish-like animals called corals. While adult corals build solid structures that are firmly attached to the sea floor, baby corals are not...
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...
Former Gov. Lolo asks Amata to lead charge against deep-sea mining
Samoa News
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June 4, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Former Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has appealed to Congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata to consider the negative impact of deep-sea mining near the waters of American Samoa, and “lead our charge to ward off...
ASBF delivers great boxing at the “Rise Up Boxing Competition”
Samoa News
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June 4, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — What was billed as a youth boxing tournament meant to promote fair competition and development ended in controversy, as the American Samoa Boxing Federation (ASBF) raised serious concerns over mismatches, questionable...
A banana a day to keep the tariffs away? Howard Lutnick mocked during congressional hearing over plan to make more products in America
The Independent
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June 6, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Mother of drunk man asks police to remove him from their home
Samoa News
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June 4, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 5, 2025, a distressed mother called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report her son who was allegedly causing a disturbance at their home. The suspect was apprehended after resisting arrest and was later...
Man arrested after causing disturbance in the village of Lauli’i
Samoa News
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June 4, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 6, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call regarding a disturbance in the village of Lauli’i. Two suspects were allegedly disturbing the peace and throwing rocks at the reporter’s residence. One of...
Latest report on South-West Pacific a ‘climate wake-up call’
Cosmos
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June 5, 2025
Coral bleaching in American Samoa, before (December 2014) and after (February 2015). Credit: The Ocean Agency Experts are calling the findings of the latest State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific report a “wake up call” for stronger...
Church service marks Samoa’s 63rd Independence Day in territory
Talanei
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June 4, 2025
The Samoa Consulate General’s Office in American Samoa hosted a church service Sunday at the Matuu & Faneanea CCCAS to commemorate Samoa’s 63rd anniversary of Independence. Then Acting Governor Gwen Tauili’ili-Langkilde, Senate President Tuaolo...
Hawaii Job Corps to close
The Garden Island - Hawaii
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June 6, 2025
Two unique job training centers in Hawaii are slated for closure in a Trump administration move to terminate the federal government’s 61-year-old Job Corps program. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday that Job Corps operations...
Training a community to combat coral disease
Talanei
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June 4, 2025
While the coral reefs surrounding American Samoa remain relatively healthy, resource managers are preparing for the possibility of future outbreaks—especially as coral diseases have devastated reefs elsewhere, such as those in the Western...
High Court Denies AG’s Request for IP
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA Following the High Court's denial of a request for an independent prosecutor (IP) in the case of Epifania Suafoa-Tauai, the former director of the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office, who is facing a misdemeanor...
Application for ASTCA CEO Position Officially Closed Last Week
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA The application period for the position of Chief Executive Officer at the American Samoa TeleCommunications Authority (ASTCA) officially closed on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The advertisement for the CEO position was...
DOH Closes Four Farms for Alleged Violations and Unacceptable Practices
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA The Department of Health has closed down four farms after discovering alleged violations and unacceptable practices. In a press statement, the Environmental Health Services Division noted that the farms that have been...
Drunk Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening His Roommates with Knife
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA On April 3, 2025, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his subtenant allegedly tried to forcibly enter his and his lover's bedroom, and had walked around with a knife threatening them. He was...
Two Injured in Head-On Collision of Two Mopeds, One Arrested
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA On March 31, 2025, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report of an accident which involved two mopeds. One of the two individuals involved in the accident was later charged...
Port Administration christens two new tugboats
Samoa News
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June 4, 2025
(BASED ON A PRESS RELEASE) — June 02, 2025 — In a significant milestone for American Samoa’s maritime infrastructure, Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula, accompanied by First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula, attended the Department of Port Administration’s (DPA)...
‘Biggest reward is serving the community’
Talanei
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June 3, 2025
Reigning Miss American Samoa Angelfromheaven Pauliana Felise Vitale says every minute of her reign has been worthwhile and exciting. She says the biggest reward has been serving the community. She has been highly visible in the community attending...
Immediate Action Demanded
Samoa News
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June 4, 2025
June 02, 2025 To: Maefau Dr. Mary Lauagaia Taufetee — Director of Education DOE Building, Pago Pago, AS 96799 Mr. Vaiaso Apulu —Principal Voc Tech High School Immediate Action Demanded – Assault, Humiliation, and Social Media Exposure of Student...
DoH proposes regulations for tattooing
Talanei
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June 3, 2025
The Department of Health is moving to regulate tattooing activities in the territory covering commercial tattoo parlors and also traditional tattooing. Under a proposed rule which would be added to the American Samoa Administrative Code health...