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American Samoa’s colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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The 14-story Begich Tower is seen in Whittier, Alaska, May 13, 2025. A majority of the town's residents live in the condo. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) WHITTIER — Squeezed between glacier-packed mountains and Prince William Sound, the cruise-ship stop...
Tofoipupu Unutoa is Miss American Samoa 2025/2026
Talanei
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June 9, 2025
Twenty-four year old Tofoipupu Josephine Unutoa begins her reign as Miss American Samoa after winning the crown from seven other contestants Saturday night. Sponsored by Kailani Designs, she also won the stage interview and ava ceremony. The...
American Samoa celebrates Samoa’s 63rd Independence with local special church service
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hosted by the Samoa Consulate General’s Office in American Samoa, the 63rd Independence of the Independent State of Samoa was celebrated locally with a special church service held at the Matu’u and Faganeanea CCCAS....
From Utah to Alaska, American Samoans face legal fight over citizenship, voting rights
KUTV - Utah
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WHITTIER, Alaska (AP) — A criminal case unfolding in an Alaskan town is raising urgent questions about voter eligibility and citizenship that could have a direct impact on Utah’s growing population of American Samoans — one of the largest in the...
American Samoa's Rat Pack
Samoa News
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June 4, 2025
This sign on the door of the DOC Office is self explanatory. Samoa News was told that a rat infestation caused the closure — perhaps ASG needs a “Rat Pack” to visit government offices and cite employees for leaving their uneaten or leftover snacks...
Here's what to know about American Samoans in Alaska who are being prosecuted after trying to vote
Yahoo News
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WHITTIER, Alaska (AP) — FOR MOVEMENT AT 9 A.M. EASTERN ON SATURDAY, 6/7. WITH VOTING-AMERICAN SAMOANS MAINBAR. They were born on U.S. soil, are entitled to U.S. passports and allowed to serve in the U.S. military, but 11 people in a small Alaska...
World News | What to Know About American Samoans in Alaska Being Prosecuted After Trying to Vote
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
Whittier (US), Jun 7 (AP) They were born on US soil, are entitled to US passports and allowed to serve in the US military, but 11 people in a small Alaska town are facing criminal charges after they tried to participate in a fundamental part of...
Ala Mai: Rise Up American Samoa Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Talofa lava! We are honored to introduce the very first edition of Ala Mai — the official bi-monthly column of the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic & Sexual Violence. This column is part of our continued mission to uplift, educate, and...
ASVB unveils new crown and sash for Miss American Samoa 2026
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau, took place during a visit hosted by ASVB, for the 2025 pageant contestants and reigning Miss...
Miss American Samoa contestants photo & caption
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau — a gold sponsor — took place during a visit hosted by ASVB, for the 2025 pageant contestants and reigning Miss American...
Return Gridiron game in American Samoa
Samoa Observer
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The sport of Gridiron Football, established at St Josephs College, is taking development a step further with a return game in American Samoa. St. Joseph’s College football team left Samoa on Friday for for their second game against Tafuna High...
Eight contestants in 2025 Miss American Samoa Pageant
Talanei
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June 2, 2025
Eight young women are vying to be the next Miss American Samoa, the first time in many years that the pageant has attracted this many contestants. Some of the contestants are from off island but have roots in American Samoa. The winner will be...
The 31ST ANNUAL MISS AMERICAN SAMOA PAGEANT
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
The 31ST ANNUAL MISS AMERICAN SAMOA PAGEANT “O le Ua Fa’alanuma’ave’ave” The 2025 Miss American Samoa pageant has 8 contestants vying for the crown. They are seen here with the current Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise-Vitale...
Man sentenced for 2020 assault that killed 61-year-old
Federal Way Mirror - Washington State
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June 21, 2025
A man who beat a 61-year-old Federal Way resident in 2020, causing his death, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Francis Kamu Mackenzie, 33, was sentenced June 13 to 204 months in prison for second-degree murder stemming from a Feb. 3,...
McDonald's American Samoa donates to local Little Leage teams photo & caption
Samoa News
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May 29, 2025
McDonald's American Samoa donated $25,000 to the American Samoa Little League teams to support their journey in the prestigious Little League World Series Qualifiers, covering the Asia Pacific and Middle East Tournaments held in South Korea....
Trump administration sees deep-sea mining opportunity near American Samoa
Pasquines
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May 27, 2025
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has found an opportunity in deep-sea mineral mining near the coast of American Samoa. After the signing of an executive order allowing the United States to take steps toward commercially mining the...
A Day In The Park: National Park Of American Samoa
National Parks Traveller
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May 26, 2025
Ofu Lagoon, National Park of American Samoa / NPS file If someone asked you to name the most remote national park you could think of, you would be justified in mentioning a national park or two in Alaska, or perhaps the national parks in Hawaii....
Ex-boyfriend jailed after alleged disturbance in woman’s home
Samoa News
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June 20, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 23, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding her ex-boyfriend who was allegedly causing a disturbance. The defendant was arrested and charged with: Count 1 &...
Man caught on surveillance camera ‘taking items’ from a local store
Samoa News
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June 20, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 24, 2025, a business owner called the Fagatogo Police Station and requested assistance regarding an alleged theft of items from his store. The victim provided CCTV footage of two separate incidents of when the...
NVTHS graduates 76 Wildcats: “Wake up, chase your dreams and build your future”
Samoa News
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June 20, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School held its 36th Commencement Exercises last week Friday, June 13, 2025, at its school gymnasium. Known as the home of the Wildcats, NVTHS congratulated its graduates who chose the...