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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...
Fuel Prices for July 2025
Samoa Global News
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June 30, 2025
Liva Seiuli -From Malie and Lalomanu. Born and raised in Samoa, Liva Seiuli is a proud graduate of Samoa College, molded by the discipline and ambition that the school instilled in generations of changemakers. He earned his Bachelor of Dental...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Regional fishery management council appointments announced
National Fisherman - Alaska
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June 30, 2025 The U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday announced the appointment of 20 new and returning members to the nation’s eight regional fishery management councils, a key step in the federal effort to manage and protect marine resources...
Palau Games are on
The National
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IT was a rainy evening in Koror, Palau, as Team PNG athletes and officials marched into the Palau National Stadium on Sunday evening (June 29) for the opening ceremony of the Pacific Mini Games. Twenty-two other countries and territories in 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...
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...
55 attorneys general agree to $7.4 billion Purdue settlement
The Register Herald - Ohio
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July 1, 2025
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost last week announced the attorneys general of 49 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories have signed on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
AG Ford backs bill targeting youth substance abuse
Silver State Times - Nevada
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June 30, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, alongside 38 other attorneys general, has endorsed the bipartisan Youth Substance...
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...
How Testing Protects Us All
Saporta Report
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June 30, 2025
For much of history, physicians made disease diagnoses by simply using their senses. What does the skin look like? How do the lungs sound? Do any bodily fluids have a particular smell? As we have learned more about the nature of diseases and...
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,...
Navigating the Legal Framework for US Offshore Mining Activities in the Wake of Trump's Executive Order
The Legal Intelligencer
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June 30, 2025
On April 24, 2025, the president issued an executive order titled “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources,” aimed at accelerating the development of deep seabed mining in areas within and beyond U.S. jurisdiction. Deep...
Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed
The U.S. Sun
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June 30, 2025
FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...
Cook Islands Cabinet approves significant increase in tobacco tax
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 30, 2025
Cook Islands Cabinet has approved a significant increase in tobacco tax, aiming to reduce smoking rates and combat non-communicable diseases. The Cabinet has recently approved the initiative set by Ministry of Health to increase the tobacco tax by...
Team Am. Samoa settles in Palau, some still on their way
Talanei
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June 27, 2025
Part of the American Samoa team to the Pacific Mini Games in Palau will miss the opening ceremony for the games Sunday (Saturday in American Samoa) because they missed their connecting fight in Honolulu. The softball and volleyball teams were on...