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Public Safety & Courts: Police say a Leone break-in call led to two men found asleep inside a family home, with the suspect held without bail on trespass and property-damage charges. Local Law & Order: In Petesa, a McDonald’s drive-thru disturbance allegedly escalated into threats, a brief pursuit, and an arrest—charges include assault and resisting arrest. Water Watch: ASPA says Fagamalo’s shutdown notice was tied to disinfection work after a boil water notice; tank and line samples showed coliform contamination, with completion targeted for May 13. Government Calendar: Gov. Pulaali’i declared May 13 a public holiday for Swains Island’s 101st anniversary, closing government offices. Health & Infrastructure: LBJ Tropical Medical Center highlighted ARPA upgrades, including two functioning CT scanners. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A steering committee was announced by the governor, while local voices keep pushing for broader, longer public outreach. Education: ASCC will hold its 84th commencement May 15 for 82 graduates.

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Port Administration of American Samoa and ATLAS Space Operations Finalize Agreement for New Satellite Ground Station
Mar. 10, 2026

Port Administration of American Samoa and ATLAS Space Operations Finalize Agreement for New Satellite Ground Station

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Welcomes NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping Initiative Near American Samoa
Jan. 28, 2026

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Welcomes NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping Initiative Near American Samoa

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect
May. 9, 2026

Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect

Nevada Attorney General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HAWAIʻI STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROJECTS IN HAWAIʻI AND AMERICAN SAMOA
Dec. 23, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HAWAIʻI STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROJECTS IN HAWAIʻI AND AMERICAN SAMOA

Governor of State of Hawaii

Itron and American Samoa Power Authority Expand Collaboration to Modernize the Grid in American Samoa
Sep. 17, 2025

Itron and American Samoa Power Authority Expand Collaboration to Modernize the Grid in American Samoa

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Interior Initiates First Step for Potential Mineral Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa
Jun. 12, 2025

Interior Initiates First Step for Potential Mineral Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa

U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.

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