Samoa Airways Runway Incident: A Samoa Airways Twin Otter (Flight 990) veered off Runway 12 at Fitiuta Airport in Manu’a, injuring one passenger’s leg; the aircraft had recently returned to service after a major refurbishment, and authorities say the cause is still under investigation. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa adopted a resolution opposing deep-sea mining in or near the territory’s waters and EEZ, citing ecological, cultural, and long-term risks. Governor’s Regional Visit: American Samoa Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula arrived in Samoa with his wife and delegation for meetings with Prime Minister Schmidt, with cooperation between the two jurisdictions expected to be discussed. Robocall Crackdown: A bipartisan group of U.S. attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to stop illegal robocalls, citing massive national losses from scam calls and texts. Local Aviation & Safety Watch: The Port Administration secured the incident area and said the airport would remain off-limits while the investigation continues. Sports Spotlight: American Samoa is set to compete in the USA Softball International Cup in Oklahoma City, with games starting July 30. Travel Advisory: DOH issued guidance limiting travelers’ imported food units from Samoa to 10 total items and requiring proper medication labeling and declaration. Education in D.C.: American Samoa scholars presented NOAA-related research in Washington, D.C., including work on ciguatera and coral reef monitoring.