American Samoa on a Cruise: The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide

American Samoa is a U.S. territory in the heart of the South Pacific, offering travelers a blend of vibrant Polynesian culture, volcanic landscapes, and warm island hospitality. For many visitors, arriving by cruise ship is the perfect way to...

Westpac to decide on fishing in the Monuments and seafood policy

HONOLULU — At its 204th meeting this week, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will decide whether to recommend lifting commercial fishing prohibitions in parts of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. On April...

BIIF soccer: Tuson selected to try out for American Samoa Women’s National team

Gabriella Tuson began playing soccer when she was four years old. It was his first true interest, as she fell in love with the competitive aspect of the game and team environment. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login...

FEATURE ǀ American Samoa says no to deep-sea mining. The Trump administration might do it anyway.

A view of the harbor at Pago Pago, American Samoa. AP via Grist IN early August, in the village of Utulei on the eastern shore of Tatuila, the largest of seven islands that make up American Samoa, more than two dozen local residents gathered in an...

American Samoa partners with the 1984th US Army Hospital-Pacific to provide healthcare

On August 12, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula met with Lieutenant Colonel Hope Hashimoto and Staff Sergeant Joshua T. Fale. They discussed a partnership with the 1984th US Army Hospital-Pacific, where a team of military medical experts will supply...

American Samoa says no to deep-sea mining. The Trump administration might do it anyway.

In early August, in the village of Utulei on the eastern shore of Tatuila, the largest of seven islands that make up American Samoa, more than two dozen local residents gathered in an auditorium. They were there to learn about a proposal to allow...

Tucson Speaks Out: September 15

Wendy Lucas, a Utah Valley University student, looks at a memorial set up for Charlie Kirk on Friday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press Tipping point for Turning Point? In the aftermath of the Turning Point's...

The Pacific’s united front on climate action is splintering over deep-sea mining

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat. But this united front is now under strain as some...

Local activists join 1st territorial environmental justice fellowship

Two people from the Marianas will represent their islands in a groundbreaking fellowship program connecting environmental activists across all five U.S. territories for the first time. Maria Hernandez of Guam and Sheila Babauta of the Commonwealth...

Maui Weather Forecast for September 04, 2025

West Side Today: Sunny. Isolated showers in the morning. Highs 81 to 86. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight: Mostly clear. Isolated showers after midnight. Lows 68 to 76. East winds up to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph...

Solar eclipse 2025: Will ‘surya grahan’ be on September 20, 21, or 23? Timings, visibility and everything you need to know

As 2025 draws to a close, the skies are preparing a spectacular farewell gift: a solar eclipse. Throughout history, eclipses were often feared as ominous signs, symbolizing change or forewarning disasters. Today, however, they are celebrated as...

Climate change and other pressures on coral could undermine Ofu reefs

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The corals of Ofu are vibrant, diverse, and unusually tolerant of above-average water temperatures; other researchers have noted that these corals may provide critical insights into the potential of coral...

Guam residents join other territories in petition opposing deep seabed mining in American Samoa

Guam residents have joined over 2,000 other people in a petition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the imposition of deep seabed mining in the waters of American Samoa. Right to Democracy, which works to advance democracy, equity,...

First, American Samoa

HAGATNA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — With the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management poised to decide soon on an application for deep-sea mining in the waters off American Samoa, advocates opposing the initiative hope to build a tidal wave of resistance...

First, American Samoa: Territorial advocates warn Guam, CNMI can be the next target for deep-sea mining

With the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management poised to decide soon on an application for deep-sea mining in the waters off American Samoa, advocates opposing the initiative hope to build a tidal wave of resistance not just in American Samoa but...

The Pacific’s united front on climate action is splintering over deep-sea mining

In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat. But this united front is now under strain as some Pacific nations pursue a...

Guam joins other territories in petition opposing deep seabed mining in American Samoa

Guam residents have joined over 2,000 other people in a petition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the imposition of deep seabed mining in the waters of American Samoa. Right to Democracy, who is organizing the petition with...

Climate change, pollution, and lack of funding grows environmental risks in Northern Mariana Islands

On August 14, 2025, the final protocols by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding 18 marine habitats in the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Pacific Remote Islands will take effect. The...

Pacific Islands focus: health, environmental, security and geopolitical updates

Calls to tackle violence against women in the Pacific region, efforts to alleviate the impacts of extreme heat, new guidelines to assist in protection of whales, and concerns about deep sea mining are among the topics covered in the latest edition...

Five territorial leaders selected for Environmental and Democracy Fellowship

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Five local leaders, one from each of the five U.S. territories, have been chosen by Right to Democracy to work across national lines to advance environmental advocacy, self-determination and equity. The initiative is...