American Samoa hosts 2025 Oceania Wrestling Championships

Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr welcomed the off island teams competitng in the 2025 Oceania Wrestling Championships which began Thursday. Ethan Lake, President of the United World Wrestling Oceania Council and also President of the American...

Voter misconduct hearing follows solidarity event for 10 Whittier American Samoan family members charged in case

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - American Samoan family members who all live in Whittier heard voter misconduct charges against them Friday morning in an Anchorage courtroom. Eight of the 10 defendants appeared in person, one was on the phone, and a...

How to decide which South Pacific island is best for your next trip

The South Pacific confounds even the savviest map buffs with its splatter of dots spread across the world's biggest ocean. What you can't tell from a map, or even most tourist brochures is that these palm-laden pinpricks are as diverse as the...

Columbus Day Or Indigenous Peoples Day? It Depends Which State You’re In

The holiday observed today, October 13, remains one of the most inconsistently celebrated in the United States, reflecting the nation’s ongoing debate over how to mark the second Monday in October. Once only known as Columbus Day, the date is also...

Pence cites 'challenging times' to troops in American Samoa

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has thanked American service members based in American Samoa, citing "challenging times" for the military in the Asia-Pacific. Completing a visit to the region and en route back to...

Samoa's Yellowfin triumphs in Pago Pago

The Motu o Fiafiaga lived up to its name as the 22nd Steinlager I’a Lapo’a Fishing Tournament wrapped up in a festive atmosphere on Saturday, 26 April, also marking the successful completion of Leg 2 of the 2025 NPDL Pacific Island Series. Hosted...

Samoa’s Yellowfin Triumphs in Pago Pago: Leg 2 of Pacific Island Series

The Motu o Fiafiaga lived up to its name as the 22nd Steinlager I’a Lapo’a Fishing Tournament wrapped up in a festive atmosphere on Saturday, April 26, also marking the successful completion of Leg 2 of the 2025 NPDL Pacific Island Series. Hosted...

Courts Deny Travel to American Samoa for Man Accused of Importing 10kg of Meth

Translated from FaaSamoa. The Supreme Court of Samoa has denied a travel application by a 74 year old businessman charged with importing methamphetaine. Roderick Ignatius Mackenzie and two of his staff members are jointly charged for the largest...

Sailors celebrate Navy Week during American Samoa’s Flag Day celebration

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — For the first time ever, the U.S. Navy is bringing Navy Week to American Samoa, April 14-17. As part of a global outreach effort, American Samoa Navy Week is connecting Sailors with the community through a variety of...

REAL ID Act enforcement begins May 7, 2025 in American Samoa

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa government has released an Advisory Notice, dated Apr. 14, 2025, stating that the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 will be enforced in American Samoa beginning May 7, 2025. According to Gov....

Dept. of Health posts dengue fever travel alert

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Health has issued a travel health alert on social media after confirmation of three imported cases of dengue fever. The department said the disease was found in travelers who had...

Team Palau competes in the 2025 Oceania Wrestling Championships in American Samoa

Greco Roman Wrestling On Day 1 of the Oceania Championships, the highlight of the day was Vicente Elidchedong Mettao as he was able to beat his opponents from Tahiti and American Samoa to win the gold medal in the Greco roman Under 17 competitions...

Theater/Arts: Alonzo King LINES Ballet comes to Carpenter Center

Bodies are kinetic, while sounds are resonant — but can’t we have it both ways? Alonzo King thinks we can. So prepare for an evening of spirited expression and kinetic resonance with the Alonzo King LINES Ballet on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the...

Scorching Heat and Sudden Storms: This Week’s Forecast for American Samoa Will Shock You!

American Samoa is in for a wild weather ride this week as temperatures soar, sudden storms roll in, and unpredictable conditions keep residents on their toes. While sunshine will dominate parts of the week, the looming threat of heavy rain, gusty...

Egg prices return to normal in 3rd quarter of 2025

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite the inflation rate for American Samoa (1. 7%), being one point higher than it was last quarter, eggs have returned to their regular prices following a shortage that had previously caused prices to spike to $6...

American Samoa culture plays role in U.S citizenship ruling

In a decision citing American Samoa cultural traditions, those born in the U.S. territory shouldn’t have citizenship automatically forced on them, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling reverses a...

13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler—and the Cruises That Sail There

Few places conjure up images of exotic, far-flung getaways quite like the South Pacific’s island destinations, such as Bora Bora and Pago Pago, and their sweeping volcanic mountains, white beaches, and clear turquoise waters. But these...

Fall Back 2025: 9 Must-Know Facts About U.S. Daylight Saving Time, Check Here!

Fall Back 2025 Facts: Do You Know that every November, Americans prepare to fall back for daylight saving time 2025? It is the time when clocks are set back one hour on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. Permanent Standard Time would let us sleep...

Florida’s clock controversy: Why we still “fall back” in 2025 

Those who support ending daylight saving time permanently advocate brighter afternoons and more economic activity. Does anyone like daylight saving time? One of the most popular holidays of all time revolves around a clock — New Year's Eve....

Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed

FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...