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Deep-Sea Mining Lawsuit: Faʻasao Amerika Samoa and the Conservation Council for Hawaiʻi, backed by Earthjustice, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Hawaii to block the Trump administration’s first deep-sea mining lease sale off American Samoa, arguing NOAA Fisheries wrongly concluded mining “is not likely to adversely affect” endangered species under the Endangered Species Act; the challenge targets the Nov. 19 plan covering about 31 million acres and asks a judge to halt the process. NOAA Mapping Missions: NOAA says two deepwater expeditions around American Samoa this summer and fall will map and characterize the seafloor for critical-mineral exploration, with publicly available data and real-time ROV streaming. Local Faith Opposition: The American Samoa Democratic Party praised Pacific Catholic and Episcopal leaders for their joint stance urging caution and protection of the moana against industrial exploitation. Aviation Recovery Update: Samoa Airways’ damaged Twin Otter 5W-FAY has been recovered and is being dismantled after engineers ruled out repair and flight back, with PAAS and Unity Aviation Canada coordinating heavy-lift operations at Fitiuta. STEM Opportunity: A North Greene High School teacher in the region was selected for Society for Science’s 2026–27 Advocate Program, supporting student research and science competitions.

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Jul. 1, 2026

American Samoa to host final America 250 show with drones and fireworks

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Jul. 1, 2026

American Samoa to Host Final America 250 Display on Independence Day with Drones and Fireworks

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Aug. 18, 2026

Society for Science selects 100 educators for the 2026–2027 Advocate Program, investing $326,000 to expand student access to scientific research and science competitions

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Mar. 10, 2026

Port Administration of American Samoa and ATLAS Space Operations Finalize Agreement for New Satellite Ground Station

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Jan. 28, 2026

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Welcomes NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping Initiative Near American Samoa

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Dec. 23, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HAWAIʻI STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROJECTS IN HAWAIʻI AND AMERICAN SAMOA

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Sep. 17, 2025

Itron and American Samoa Power Authority Expand Collaboration to Modernize the Grid in American Samoa

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