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Hawaiʻi DOH reports 12th travel-related dengue virus case of 2025
Maui Now - Hawaii
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Aedes albopictus is a widespread invasive mosquito in Hawaiʻi. Photo Credit: James Gathany, CDC. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 12 in...
Advocates, scientists to discuss ocean threats in a virtual panel
The Guam Daily Post
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A virtual panel discussion this week will bring together Pacific leaders, scientists and advocates to address growing concerns about deep seabed mining and other extractive practices threatening the oceans surrounding U.S. territories. "Our Oceans...
U.S reopens protected Pacific marine reserve, sparking outrage from environmentalists
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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April 21, 2025
Environmentalists condemn Donald Trump’s decision to reopen a Pacific marine reserve to commercial fishing, warning it threatens endangered species and fragile ocean ecosystems. But American Sāmoa’s political leaders and tuna industry welcome the...
US reopens protected Pacific marine reserve, sparking outrage from environmentalists
Pacific Media Network
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Environmentalists condemn Donald Trump’s decision to reopen a Pacific marine reserve to commercial fishing, warning it threatens endangered species and fragile ocean ecosystems. But American Sāmoa’s political leaders and tuna industry welcome the...
Weather conditions continue to disrupt
Samoa News
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February 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Swire Shipping in a press release has “advised that the Pago Pago and Apia ports remain closed at this time due to severe weather. “We do not have any indication on the port reopening but will update you as soon as we...
Trump moves to begin deep-sea mining despite environmental and legal concerns
Mongabay
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April 25, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 24 to expedite the process of exploring and mining for valuable minerals found on the deep ocean seafloor, in both U.S. and international waters. It’s a highly controversial move that...
Hawai'i fishermen, environmentalists react to Trump's executive order to reopen waters in the Pacific
KITV - Hawaii
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HONOLULU (Island News) -- Fishermen and conservationists are clashing over President Donald Trump's executive order on Thursday to reopen protected waters in the Pacific to commercial fishing. The decision, aimed at boosting American Samoa's...
American Samoa Territorial Energy Office selected to negotiate for grant funds
Samoa News
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October 31, 2024
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A total of 15 State Energy Offices (SEOs) and the American Samoa Territorial Energy Office (TEO) have been selected to enter negotiations for $27.98 million from the Energy Auditor Training (EAT) grant funds. The...
UH American Samoa Cohort STEM program graduates 53
Samoa News
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December 23, 2024
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The University of Hawai‘i (UH) American Samoa Center celebrated the graduation ceremony for the Pacific-Focused Master’s Degree (PACMED) Cohort AS5 and Cohort 36 Bachelor’s of Education Programs, last Thursday, December...
Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument fishing ‘sustainable,’ association says
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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April 19, 2025
The Hawaii Longline Association called commercial fishing in the vast and deep waters around the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument “sustainable and highly monitored” a day after President Donald Trump lifted a ban imposed by former...
Public Forum on Deep Sea Mining photo & caption
Samoa News
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August 6, 2025
Learn what deep-sea mining could mean for American Samoa. Hear multiple viewpoints across investment, technology, and environmental policy. Ask questions and share your thoughts, in person and live stream, Wed. Aug. 06, 5-7 p.m. at Lee Auditorium.
USDA invests $35.5M in American Samoa solar projects to deliver affordable clean energy
Marianas Variety
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HILO, Hawaii (U.S. Department of Agriculture) — USDA Rural Development State Director Chris Kanazawa has announced $35.5 million in total investments to Banana Solar LLC, and Mana Solar, LLC, both located in American Samoa. The projects will help...
Studies continue on impacts of wind farm project at Manunu
Talanei
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August 4, 2025
About 50 people attended the community meeting Saturday on the wind farm project at Manunu. Hosted by Tutuila Wind Energy the developer of the project and the American Samoa Power Authority the meeting included lengthy presentations by TWE and...
$2.1 Million in Broadband Funding on the way for American Samoa
Samoa News
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December 20, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), yesterday announced $2.1 million for American Samoa’s broadband and digital accessibility as part of over $60 million nationally for...
California and National Drought Summary for April 15, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 40% of State in Moderate Drought
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary April 17, 2025 - During the week of April 8-14, temperatures across the Contiguous U.S. were split into above-normal readings in the western U.S., below-normal readings east of the Mississippi River, and near-normal temperatures in the...
Governor continues the challenge to reported population decline
Samoa News
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August 1, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite concerns highlighted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding public debts, Governor Pulaalii N. Pula noted that the focus is on promoting financial and economic self- reliance through strategic...
ASEDA signs MOU that could lead to deep sea nodule collaboration
Samoa News
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July 31, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, announced yesterday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA),...
California and National Drought Summary for April 8, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 40% of State in Moderate Drought
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary April 10, 2025 - This U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) week saw widespread improvement in drought-related conditions across areas of the South, Southeast, and Midwest, where a series of strong storms delivered heavy rainfall, damaging winds,...
American Samoa Administrative Code gets first update in 34 Years
Samoa News
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September 27, 2024
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG released yesterday the official 2024 edition of the American Samoa Administrative code. Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga and Lt. Governor La’apui Talauega E. V. Ale prioritized this as one of their primary objectives...
American Samoa awarded $422,000+ for Biosecurity Projects
Samoa News
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September 26, 2024
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa has been awarded a total of $422,162 through the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for fiscal year 2024. These funds will support two biosecurity projects aimed at...