News
Governor comments on recent actions by the Fono
KHJ News has made attempts to get comments from Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula regarding the Legislature’s move to ban his Chief of Staff from the Fono, to take his administration to court and the Senate’s […]
Senate Passes TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard Funding, NOT ICE, CPB…Fate Now Rests with House
The US Senate passed funding overnight for much of the Department of Homeland Security, except for controversial ICE and Customs and Border Patrol operations. Final action is now up to the House. KHJ News Washington […]
Alana Joserose named a 2026 National STEM Champion
Pacific Horizons sophomore, Alana Joserose, is among 55 middle and high school students named by EXPLR as 2026 National STEM champions. She gets an all expenses paid trip to Washington DC in June to showcase […]
No agreement reached on Earned Income Tax Credit bill
House and Senate conferees were unable to reach agreement on the bill to amend the Earned Income Tax Credit law. At issue is an amendment that Senators made to the administration bill stating that the […]
USEPA Awards $30.7 million for water improvement projects
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed official notification of a cooperative agreement providing full federal funding of $30,706,273 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA). The funding is for multiple water […]
Representatives raise questions about Atlas lease & removed airport security
Rep. Shaun Vaa informed the House of Representatives Thursday that some security guards at the airport have been removed from their jobs after working for three years. He said the reason given is because they […]
Samoa PM Laaulialemalietoa found “not guilty”
The Samoa District Court has found Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt not guilty of all charges leveled at him and five other defendants. After deferring her decision four times Judge Talasa Atoa-Sa’aga on Friday delivered […]
Governor asks for “unedited” audio/video of March 17 House hearing
The Governor has asked for an unedited copy of the official audio or video of the House hearing on March 17 which focused on the payment of salaries of directors whose salaries the Fono had […]
ASPA advises customers to conserve electricity
“Please conserve electricity. Use less power so that your bills can be manageable.” That’s the advice of the American Samoa Power Authority to customers as fuel prices increase as a result of the conflict in […]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Submit your Letters to the Editor
Many of you requested it and now it’s finally here! Letters to the Editor now has it’s own section on talanei.com. To submit a letter, email Monica Miller. Here are some simple guidelines to […]
Rose Atoll Preservation: Ensuring Compliance with Legislative Mandates and Respecting Community Priorities
By Puipui Measina a Amerika Samoa Recently, the Fono, Amerika Samoa House of Representatives and Senate, reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Rose Atoll Marine National Monument by passing a joint resolution. This resolution maintains the […]
Stewardship Is Not a Slogan: The Case for Our Longline Fleet at Rose Atoll A Response to ‘Rose Atoll’s Enduring Significance’
By American Samoa Longline Fleet Member The recent op-ed defending the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument is beautifully written. Its invocations of fa’a Samoa, of tautua—service—of our ancestors’ wisdom, are genuinely moving. But passion, however […]
Obituaries
Honoring Betty Mae Ah Soon
Betty Mae Ah Soon: December 22, 1943 – January 11, 2026 “A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better […]
Honoring Fofo Iosefa Fiti Sunia: A Pioneer of Thought and Service
By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele As American Samoa bids farewell to Fofo Iosefa Fiti Sunia, we honor a pioneer whose intellect and service helped shape our modern political and cultural landscape. Though the transition from U.S. […]
In Memory of Ross Harold Dewees (March 15, 1936 – June 30, 2025)
By Randall Dewees Ross was born in Fresno, California, to Ida Lacy and Claude Dewees. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Fresno in 1954. In 1955, he married Carol Elaine Hodson. They had two […]


