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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...
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...
Rural & Native stations would bear the brunt of public media cuts
Cascade PBS - Washington
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June 18, 2025
This article originally appeared on High Country News. Late last fall, members of Bethel, Alaska’s search and rescue team met at the local public radio station, KYUK, for a program called River Watch. Over an hour and a half, they took calls from...
Samoan fashion designer killed during “No Kings” protest
Samoa News
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June 16, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A renowned Samoan fashion designer has been confirmed dead after he was shot at the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday night. The 39-year-old, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a Utah resident, was shot at the...
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...
Malofie Congressional Art Competition winner welcomed to U.S. Capitol
Samoa News
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June 17, 2025
Washington, D.C. — On behalf of Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, Chief of Staff Leafaina Tavai welcomed the 2025 winner of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition, Deborah Vaiotu of Tafuna High School and Malaeloa Village, to the U.S. Capitol for...
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...
2025 Pacific Mini Games day two: Tahiti continues dominance, baseball 'field is not playable'
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Va'a V6 women's 500m medallists: gold: Team Tahiti; silver: Team Fiji; bronze: Team Palau Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook All baseball competition matches at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau in the last two days have been put on...
How is Independence Day celebrated around the world?
Geographical
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July 1, 2025
By Victoria Heath 4 July. Known as Independence Day – marking the US’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence back in 1776 – more than 84 per cent of Americans celebrate the occasion in some capacity. While typical celebrations in the US...
NOAA budget mirrors Trump plan, reduces spending and staff
USA Today - Virginia
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A new budget document from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spells out in detail what many scientists and researchers both in and out of the federal government have feared since a White House budget proposal in the spring. If...
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...
Pacific Mini Games 2025 draws regional viewership, offers wide access to sports coverage
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau (July 1, 2025) — The Pacific Mini Games 2025 opened with vibrant color, traditional dances, and a dazzling fireworks display on Sunday, marking the Games’ return to Palau after 20 years. Despite a rain shower,...
Taputu claims 2025 Pacific Mini Games' first gold medal as Tahiti dominates opening day
RNZ
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June 30, 2025
Tahiti dominated in the va'a (pictured) and the swimming on day one. Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook Tahiti's Teimoana Taputu claimed the first gold medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, taking out the V1 500 metres open...
Shipyard Authority tax waivers considered on an individual basis
Samoa News
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June 27, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Treasurer Donald Kruse will look into the request by the American Samoa Shipyard Authority (ASSA) for a tax waiver for materials and supplies used at Satala for boat repairs and maintenance, “as individual cases arises...
Indiana Dunes Tops Yosemite in Instagrammable National Parks
WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
Source: jimfeng / Getty A fresh study took a deep dive into Instagram hashtag data and the size of every U.S. national park to find out which spots are the most “Instagrammable.” The results are in — and Indiana Dunes National Park shines bright,...
Man allegedly threatens uncle after his mother was disrespected
Samoa News
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June 26, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 30, 2025, authorities received a call regarding a suspect who allegedly assaulted his uncle and threatened him with a machete and crowbar. Kurene Paaga was later arrested and charged with: Count 1: Public Peace...
Palau welcomes the Pacific
NBC PNG
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Team PNG Flag Bearers Josh Tarere and Thelma Toua at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games with Team PNG Chef De Mission Kinivanagi Karo (left) (Image: Team PNG) In a spectacular opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games last...
Samoa journalist surrenders passport after defamation charges lodged
Samoa News
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June 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer is reporting that the president of the Journalist Association of Samoa, appeared in the Samoa District Court Tuesday morning (Samoa time) to answer to defamation charges. Lagi Keresoma, also known as...