CNMI Delegate Race: Incumbent Kimberlyn King-Hinds and challenger Galvin Deleon Guerrero faced voters in Saipan, debating disaster recovery, federal contracting, birthright citizenship, Medicaid, tourism, and more, with King-Hinds stressing her record and Deleon Guerrero calling for a political reset. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation groups and Earthjustice filed a lawsuit challenging deep-sea mining plans tied to American Samoa and the Marianas, arguing the government is downplaying risks to protected species; CNMI Del. King-Hinds also pushed for a 50% revenue cut for Pacific territories. Local Governance & Funding: The Senate Government Operations Committee heard testimony on the ASG $10 million ARPA interest investment now placed in the UAE, while Joint Fono budget hearings continued on FY2027 spending. Public Safety: A voter misconduct case in Alaska against nine American Samoan residents in Whittier was dropped, and local police reported domestic and assault-related charges. Community & Culture: ASVB launched “Our Paogo” to teach children about the territory’s cultural and natural symbol. Election Access: Absentee voting opened Sept. 7 for eligible off-island voters, with office hours and ID/ticket requirements outlined.
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ARPA Oversight: Senators grilled the administration over ASG’s $10 million ARPA interest earnings, saying the money was invested in a UAE pension fund while questions remain about accounts and legislative knowledge. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation groups and community partners filed a new lawsuit challenging deep-sea mining lease efforts tied to American Samoa and the Marianas, arguing the government is underestimating risks to protected species. Local Infrastructure: PAAS met with the Aunu’u Community on wharf expansion and boat ramp repairs, with residents pushing for safety fixes after June 2026 tidal surges. Public Safety—Court Cases: Police charged a woman after alleged threats of serious harm during a domestic dispute in Tafuna, and another case followed an alleged bus-driver altercation that led to arrest. Elections: Absentee voting opened Sept. 7 for eligible off-island voters, with office hours and ID/ticket requirements outlined by the Election Office. Governance: The Governor dissolved and reappointed the ASTCA board, explaining the move was tied to testimony timing and Senate hearing access. Robocall Crackdown: Multiple U.S. attorneys general renewed calls for the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to stop illegal robocalls. Commemoration: American Samoa marked the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with flags lowered and a governor’s remembrance message.
Seabed Mining & Local Fairness: CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced PACMESA, pushing Congress to share 50% of federal bonuses, rentals, and royalties from covered seabed mining with qualifying Pacific territories, alongside stronger bonding and environmental mitigation. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Environmental groups and community leaders urged CNMI Gov. David Apatang to oppose the federal PACM-2 lease sale, asking for suspension or cancellation and more public outreach. NOAA Seafloor Findings: A NOAA expedition mapped polymetallic nodule fields around American Samoa, including nodules up to 15 cm, as the U.S. moves toward possible leasing. Robocall Crackdown: Multiple U.S. attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to stop illegal robocalls and texts from reaching consumers. Local Governance & Funds: Joint Fono budget hearings began, including a Senate Government Operations hearing on a $10 million ARPA interest investment tied to the Pension Fund of the UAE. Community & Culture: ASVB launched “Our Paogo,” an educational children’s book to preserve the territory’s Paogo symbol. Sports & Youth: Junior tennis player Kalianna Joseph was selected for Pacific Oceania’s 12U Girls Team for an ATF event in Kazakhstan. Absentee Voting: Local absentee voting opened Sept. 7 for eligible voters, with deadlines and office hours set through Nov. 2.
Cultural Education: ASVB launched “Our Paogo,” a new children’s book (ages 7+) teaching the Paogo’s history, traditional uses, and how to grow it, with hands-on activities aimed at building conservation pride. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation groups and Earthjustice filed a lawsuit challenging deep-sea mining lease plans for the Marianas and Guam, arguing the government wrongly found no harm to endangered species; CNMI leaders and regional partners are also urging Governor Apatang to formally oppose the lease sale. Local Governance & Spending Oversight: Joint Fono budget hearings began, with Senate Government Operations set to probe the ASG’s $10 million ARPA interest investment and related questions about whether it proceeded without Fono input. Elections: Absentee voting opened for the Nov. 3 midterm, with Saturday/holiday hours and requirements for travelers to show airline tickets. Public Safety: A bus-driver dispute led to an arrest and charges including assault and public peace disturbance. Education & Community: Faipule Sanitoa asked the governor to reallocate ARPA funds to finish the Tafuna High School gym and drainage/access improvements. Sports & Youth: Junior tennis player Kalianna Joseph was selected for Pacific Oceania’s 12U girls team for an ATF event in Kazakhstan; the DOE also kicked off the 2026 academic sports year. Tech Policy: Multiple U.S. attorneys general, including those pushing FCC action, renewed calls to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to curb illegal robocalls.
Citizenship Court Fight in Alaska: An American Samoan voter-misconduct case hit a new snag after a filing said Alaska prosecutors ignored the U.S. Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling in Trump v. Barbara, raising fresh questions about how the state treats people born in American Samoa. Robocall Crackdown: Multiple U.S. attorneys general, including American Samoa’s region, are urging the FCC to tighten “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules so phone companies better vet who they route calls from and stop illegal robocalls before they reach consumers. Deep-Sea Mining Pressure: Pacific territorial leaders and community groups are pushing CNMI Governor David Apatang to formally oppose a proposed deep-sea mining lease sale, while NOAA reports polymetallic nodule findings around American Samoa. Local Accountability in ASG Funds: The Senate Government Operations Committee scheduled hearings on alleged use of ARPA interest money without Fono oversight, including a $10 million investment tied to the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority. Public Health & Enforcement: Environmental Health Services shut down two businesses and a government building for health regulation violations, and ASDOH received a CDC preventive health grant. Community & Safety Updates: Police charged a suspect in an alleged Puapua LDS chapel assault, and local absentee voting for the Nov. 3 election began on Labor Day.
Robocall Crackdown: A bipartisan coalition of 49 U.S. attorneys general is urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to stop illegal robocalls before they reach consumers, with American Samoa’s own AG Raoul also pushing tougher standards. Local Travel Costs: DOD raised Guam per diem rates effective Sept. 1, and the update also applies to American Samoa—meals and incidentals now total $317 per day. PIF Diplomacy: American Samoa’s delegation met on the margins of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting with U.S. officials to discuss regional stability, maritime security, and federal support for local infrastructure. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Pacific leaders and lawmakers renewed opposition to seabed mining near the Marianas and Guam, including calls for more public input and legal action challenging the process. Education & Sports: The Department of Education kicked off the 2026 academic sports year, while a new regional reading report finds fewer than half of Year 4 students meet reading benchmarks. Community & Safety: Police charged a suspect in an alleged Puapua LDS chapel assault, and Environmental Health Services shut down two businesses and a government building for health violations. Voting & Giving: Local absentee voting began for the Nov. 3 election, and ASG is reviving workplace giving for the American Red Cross.
Robocall Crackdown: A bipartisan coalition of 49 U.S. attorneys general, including multiple state AGs, is urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules so phone companies must better vet who they route calls from—aimed at stopping illegal robocalls that cost Americans nearly $2 billion last year. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and other territorial leaders are urging Gov. David Apatang to formally oppose a federal deep-seabed mining lease sale near the Northern Marianas, citing the need for precaution, fishery protections, and more public participation. Local Voting Starts: American Samoa’s Election Office began local absentee voting on Labor Day for Nov. 3, with ballots continuing through Nov. 2 and off-island voting options for eligible groups. Public Health Enforcement: The Department of Health’s Environmental Health Services shut down two businesses and a government building after inspections found sanitation and compliance failures. Human Trafficking Case: Criminal allegations were filed against four defendants in an alleged Vietnamese trafficking and labor exploitation scheme, with a preliminary examination scheduled in District Court. Workplace Giving: ASG is reviving a voluntary workplace giving program to support the American Red Cross through payroll deduction. Sports & Culture: Coastweeks 2026 officially launched at Tafuna Industrial Park, and Olympian Filomenaleonisa Maratita Iakopo is looking ahead to the 2027 Pacific Games and 2028 Olympics.
Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups sued the federal government to stop the Trump administration’s plan to move forward with deep-sea mining lease sales off the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, arguing regulators rubberstamped impacts on threatened species and critical habitat. Local Health Enforcement: American Samoa’s Environmental Health Services shut down two businesses and a government building after health inspections found serious sanitation and public health violations. Preventive Care Funding: U.S. Rep. Uifa’atali Amata announced the American Samoa Department of Health received a $87,718 CDC preventive health grant. Citizenship & Voting Case: Alaska’s Court of Appeals tossed a felony voter misconduct indictment against an American Samoan woman, saying prosecutors used the wrong legal standard and misled a grand jury. Human Trafficking Probe: A criminal case tied to alleged human trafficking and labor exploitation involving Vietnamese nationals in American Samoa is headed to a preliminary examination hearing. Community & Culture: Rainbow Games 2026 named an American Samoa-linked ambassador, and local media highlighted a territory “Morning Man” featured in a Pro Football Hall of Fame TV ad.
Human Trafficking Case: DHS arrested a Vietnamese couple in American Samoa, charging them with human trafficking and conspiracy, including alleged trafficking of a minor, with a preliminary examination set in District Court. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: U.S. lawmakers including American Samoa’s Delegate Aumua Amata and Guam’s Jim Moylan asked for a 90-day public comment period on proposed deep-sea mining lease sales around the Northern Marianas and American Samoa, while local leaders and activists continue to oppose the federal agenda. Citizenship Fight in U.S. Territories: A new push to restrict birthright citizenship in U.S. territories is gaining momentum after court rulings, raising fresh concerns for residents of American Samoa and other territories. Public Safety & Health: A dengue alert is expanding in the region as Florida reports rising locally acquired cases, and Hawaii wastewater testing again detected dengue virus—reminders to stay vigilant against mosquito-borne illness. Local Governance & Accountability: House lawmakers pressed for a full accounting of how ASG invested about $10 million in ARPA interest, while the Retirement Fund debt to unpaid contributions remains a growing concern. Education & Youth: The PITA Jr. STEAM bootcamp wrapped up, aiming to steer students toward tech and engineering through hands-on learning.
Deep-Sea Mining Fight: American Samoa leaders and U.S. officials are clashing over seabed mining as NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer maps minerals near the territory, while American Samoa maintains a moratorium and protesters warn the work could feed a federal push for leasing. Local Governance: The House is pressing for answers on how ASG invested roughly $10 million in ARPA interest, with lawmakers demanding a full accounting and warning the Fono hasn’t been told where the money went. Public Safety: Florida health officials are stepping up mosquito surveillance after dengue cases rose to dozens statewide, including locally acquired infections in Tampa Bay. Youth Online Safety: A landmark $17.1 billion Meta settlement includes American Samoa, requiring new limits and protections for children on Instagram and Facebook. Courts & Citizenship: Alaska’s appeals court tossed a felony voter misconduct indictment against a Whittier woman born in American Samoa, raising questions about how prosecutors handled intent and grand jury instructions. Health Funding: Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced a CDC preventive health grant for American Samoa Department of Health. Community & Education: ASCC named Ti’alemasunu Tupuola Dr. Mikaele Etuale as its new president effective Sept. 8.
Meta Settlement for Youth Safety: South Carolina announced a nearly $247 million share of Meta’s $17.1 billion multistate deal over Instagram and Facebook child-safety claims, with American Samoa included; Meta must add daily usage limits, “productive pauses,” nighttime blocks, stronger age checks, and tighter protections around harmful content. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Congress moved to fast-track seabed mining reviews under FAST-41, and American Samoa leaders and protesters again pushed back against federal leasing plans near the territory, warning the process could bypass tough oversight. Local Health Watch: Hawaiʻi officials reported dengue virus detected in Hilo wastewater, with no active cases tracked there; the alert still matters for the wider Pacific, including American Samoa, where dengue risk is year-round. Courts and Citizenship: Alaska’s appeals court tossed a felony voter misconduct indictment against a Whittier woman born in American Samoa, saying prosecutors used the wrong legal standard and misled grand jurors—potentially affecting similar cases. ASG Governance: The House Retirement Committee grilled lawmakers over ASG’s growing unpaid debt to the Employees’ Retirement Fund, while another House push demanded a full accounting of ARPA interest investments. Community & Economy: ASCC named a new president effective Sept. 8, the Election Office listed eligible 2026 midterm candidates, and the Basic Food Index rose slightly in August as some staples increased.
Deep-Sea Mining Fight: American Samoa leaders and Greenpeace activists confronted NOAA’s research ship Okeanos Explorer in Pago Pago Harbor, urging “Don’t Mine the Moana” as a federal lease sale for seabed mining near the territory moves ahead despite local opposition. Local Governance & Courts: In Alaska, an appeals court tossed a felony voter misconduct indictment against Whittier resident Tupe Smith, an American Samoan, saying prosecutors used the wrong legal standard and misled grand jurors—potentially affecting similar cases. Youth & Safety: Attorney Edward Manibusan announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate Meta settlement, including American Samoa, requiring major Instagram/Facebook child-safety changes like daily time limits and nighttime blocks. Public Health Watch: Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in Hilo wastewater, with no active cases tracked there; dengue is a known risk across parts of the Pacific. Community & Education: ASCC named Ti’alemasunu Dr. Mikaele Etuale as its new president effective Sept. 8, after a leadership transition. Food Prices: The Basic Food Index rose 0.2% in August, with increases in items like rice, milk, fish, and taro, while several staples fell.
Deep-Sea Mining Push vs. Local Opposition: American Samoan community leaders and Greenpeace USA activists confronted NOAA’s research ship Okeanos Explorer in Pago Pago Harbor, warning that mapping deep-sea minerals could feed a federal deep-sea mining agenda despite the territory’s moratorium and leadership opposition. Local Governance & Oversight: The House Retirement Committee heard concerns that ASG debt to the Employees’ Retirement Fund is still growing, with unpaid contributions reported at about $28 million as of Aug. 1, while lawmakers pressed for a real repayment plan. Public Health Watch: Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in Hilo wastewater, noting no active cases currently tracked there; dengue is a known risk across the Pacific, including American Samoa. Youth & Community Programs: The Foeoletini Foundation wrapped up its PITA Jr. Summer STEAM Bootcamp for ages 10–12, pairing technology learning with prevention-focused outreach. Education Leadership: ASCC named Ti’alemasunu Tupuola Dr. Mikaele Etuale as the new president effective Sept. 8, replacing interim leadership. Policy & Economy: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata announced DOH received a CDC preventive health grant of $87,718. Midterm Election Update: The Election Office listed candidates deemed eligible for the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election.
Meta Settlement Reaches American Samoa: Attorney Edward Manibusan announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta over Instagram/Facebook youth safety, with American Samoa included among the jurisdictions; Meta must add strict child protections like daily time limits, “productive pauses,” and nighttime blocks. Local Health Funding: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata said the American Samoa Department of Health received a $87,718 CDC preventive health block grant for one year. ASCC Campus Incident: Police say two ASCC students were charged after an Aug. 25 campus disturbance involving an alleged fight; arrests followed, with charges including public peace disturbance and third-degree assault. Education Leadership Change: The Board of Higher Education named Ti’alemasunu Dr. Mikaele Etuale as the next ASCC president effective Sept. 8. Fisheries Science Meeting: The Western Pacific Council’s scientific panel will review Rose Atoll large-vessel rules and set science-based bottomfish catch guidance for 2027–2030. Deep-Sea Mining Push Faces Pushback: Community leaders and Greenpeace confronted NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer in Pago Pago Harbor over concerns the mapping work could advance federal deep-sea mining leasing near American Samoa. Food Prices: The Basic Food Index rose 0.2% in August, with taro and bananas among the highest-priced items. Labor Day: Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr declared Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day with ASG offices closed.
Deep-Sea Mining Fight: The U.S. House Rules Committee blocked Guam Delegate James Moylan’s bid to keep seabed mining off a fast-track permitting list, even as the House passed H.R. 1501 placing mining and mineral processing under FAST-41—an issue American Samoa lawmakers have opposed. Regional Security: Pacific leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum urged China to give advance notice for missile tests after a July ICBM launch reportedly passed over islands without adequate warning. Public Health: Hawaiʻi health officials reported dengue detected in Hilo wastewater, with no active cases currently tracked; the virus is a known risk across parts of the Pacific, including American Samoa. Local Government Watch: The House pressed for a full accounting of about $10 million in ARPA interest investments, warning oversight has been weak. Immigration Policy: A new Senate bill would create a one-time Critical Guest Worker Amnesty Program for foreign nationals in American Samoa without valid status, while another proposal seeks a 12-month pause on a controversial immigration-law provision. ASG Services & Community: Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced a CDC preventive health grant for the Department of Health; Acting Gov. Pulumataala declared Labor Day Sept. 7 with ASG offices closed. Education & Youth: ASCC students were arrested after a campus fight; and the PITA Jr. STEAM bootcamp concluded, aiming to steer youth toward tech and engineering. Court Update: Alaska’s appeals court tossed a felony voter misconduct indictment tied to an American Samoan resident, saying prosecutors used the wrong legal standard and misled grand jurors.
Deep-Sea Mining Fight: American Samoan leaders and Greenpeace USA activists confronted NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer in Pago Pago Harbor, warning that mapping seabed minerals could feed a wider U.S. deep-sea mining push even as American Samoa rejects mining and keeps a moratorium. Local Health Funding: Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced the Department of Health received a $87,718 CDC preventive health block grant for one year. Meta Youth Safety Settlement: AG Edward Manibusan said American Samoa is among jurisdictions in a landmark $17.1B multistate Meta settlement, with required safety changes for children on Instagram and Facebook. ASCC Campus Incident: Police arrested four students after an alleged fight at American Samoa Community College; two were charged with public peace disturbance and third-degree assault. Immigration Policy: A new Senate bill would create a one-time Critical Guest Worker Amnesty Program for foreign nationals in American Samoa without valid status, while another proposal would pause a controversial immigration-law provision for 12 months. Government Oversight: House lawmakers pressed for a full accounting of about $10 million in ARPA interest earnings, questioning how the money was invested and used. Education Leadership: The Board of Higher Education named Ti’alemasunu Dr. Mikaele Etuale as the next ASCC president effective Sept. 8. Regional Fisheries Science: Western Pacific scientists will review proposed changes to large-vessel fishing rules near Rose Atoll and set science-based bottomfish catch guidance for 2027–2030. Public Safety Note: Acting Gov. Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. declared Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day with ASG offices closed.
Big Tech & Youth Safety: Attorney Edward Manibusan announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate Meta settlement, including claims involving Instagram and Facebook’s effects on children and teens; American Samoa is listed among the jurisdictions, and Meta must add major safety steps like daily time limits, “productive pauses,” and nighttime blocks. Local Governance & Services: The Election Office says it has named candidates eligible for the 2026 Midterm Election, while the Board of Higher Education selected Ti’alemasunu Tupuola Dr. Mikaele Etuale as the next ASCC president effective Sept. 8. Public Health Watch: Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in a Hilo wastewater sample, with no active cases tracked in Hawaiʻi County and follow-up results pending—an alert for mosquito-bite prevention across the region, including American Samoa. Cost of Living: The Basic Food Index rose 0.2% in August, with some items up (like taro and bananas) even as others fell (including turkey tail and eggs). Justice & Safety: Court updates include charges in a reported rape case involving an underaged girl and another assault case tied to a disturbance over alleged missing money. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: American Samoa community leaders and activists confronted NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer, raising concerns about deep-sea mineral mapping tied to future lease plans. Immigration Policy: A Senate bill proposes a Critical Industry Guest Worker permit with a 90-day amnesty window for certain people out of status.
Government Funding: The U.S. House passed a bipartisan stopgap to keep the federal government running through Dec. 11, with Rep. Uifa’atali Amata saying it prevents an end-of-September shutdown and preserves current funding for American Samoa, including $1M for operations through OIA and $1M for port infrastructure. Regional Voice: American Samoa’s delegation at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau formally presented its request to become a full member, arguing that after years as observer/associate, political status shouldn’t limit participation. ASCC Leadership: The Board of Higher Education named Ti’alemasunu Tupuola Dr. Mikaele Etuale as the next ASCC president, effective Sept. 8, replacing interim president Sonny J. Leomiti. Public Health Watch: Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in a Hilo wastewater sample; officials say there are no active cases being tracked and the result is an early warning, not proof of community spread. Youth Safety & Social Media: Wyoming AG Keith Kautz announced a multistate Meta settlement tied to youth mental health and safety, including claims that Meta’s platforms harmed young users; American Samoa is listed among the jurisdictions seeking relief. Food Prices: The Basic Food Index rose 0.2% in August, with increases in items like rice, milk, fish, and ice cream, while several staples fell.
Local Justice: A suspect has been charged with rape and other sexual offenses involving an underaged girl, with the defendant held without bail. Community Safety: Police also moved on an alleged assault tied to a disturbance over missing money, with charges including private peace disturbance and third-degree assault. Cost of Living: The Basic Food Index rose 0.2% in August, with increases in items like rice, milk, fish, and taro, while chicken, turkey tail, eggs, and sugar saw drops. Elections: The Election Office named people eligible for the 2026 Midterm Election and listed candidates for the Nov. 3 vote. Education Leadership: The Board of Higher Education appointed Ti’alemasunu Tupuola Dr. Mikaele Etuale as the next ASCC President, effective Sept. 8. Public Health: Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in Hilo wastewater, while saying there are no active cases currently tracked. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: American Samoa leaders and activists pushed back against deep-sea mining plans tied to U.S. lease efforts near the territory. Youth Online Safety: Meta’s massive settlement with states includes new protections for teens, with American Samoa listed among the participating jurisdictions. Weather Watch: The National Weather Service warned a strengthening El Niño could bring heat, water stress, and higher tropical cyclone risk.
Public Health: Hawaiʻi DOH says a wastewater sample from Hilo tested positive for dengue virus, with no active cases currently tracked in Hawaiʻi County; follow-up results are pending, and officials note dengue risk is travel-linked and mosquitoes can spread it. Federal Court & Citizenship: A Maryland judge blocked Trump’s latest birthright citizenship executive order, calling it likely unconstitutional after the Supreme Court’s earlier ruling. Local Leadership: The Board of Higher Education named Ti’alemasunu Dr. Mikaele Etuale as the next ASCC President, starting Sept. 8. Government Oversight: At a Senate hearing, Acting Treasurer Carri-Lee Magalei-Tulafono testified that a claimed $10 million ARPA interest investment in Kansas produced no return as of Aug. 31, while lawmakers pressed for details. ASTCA Tensions: The Governor’s move to dissolve ASTCA’s board drew sharp rebukes in the Senate, with questions raised about legality and spending. Online Safety & Money: AG Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde announced American Samoa will receive $1.1 million from Meta’s $17.1 billion youth-safety settlement, which also requires new limits and protections for Instagram and Facebook. Climate Prep: The National Weather Service warns a strengthening El Niño could bring heat, water stress, higher cyclone risk, and coral bleaching—urging residents to prepare now. National & Regional News: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted a federal funding extension that avoids a shutdown through Dec. 11, and American Samoa’s push for full membership in the Pacific Islands Forum. Community & Culture: The territory mourns Dr. Iotamo Saleapaga, LBJ Tropical Medical Center’s longtime doctor, who died in Honolulu at 80.
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