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Seabed Mining: A federal judge is weighing a challenge to regulators’ approval of a lease sale off American Samoa, but may not rule before the Nov. 19 auction. The case argues regulators failed to assess mining’s effects on protected species. Airport Expansion: Pago Pago International Airport’s parking-lot project is about 35% complete, with completion targeted for June 2027. Temporary traffic changes are in place while the airport remains open. Construction: The Zoning Board rejected CTC’s variance for a proposed Tula site, the company’s second unsuccessful bid to relocate its construction-materials sales, hauling and production operations. Utilities and Resilience: Forecasters expect El Niño-driven dry conditions through early 2027, raising concerns for public water supplies and electricity demand, alongside heightened cyclone risks.

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Pending Samoa ruling could shape Marianas seabed mining sale

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Owner: Ho S. Eun info about owner

The Guam Daily Post

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Owned By	Ho S. Eun through Ho S. Eun Trust
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://www.postguam.com/
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Tamuning
Owner Country	Guam

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Nov. 3, 2026

American Samoa’s first temple begins open-house phase

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The Church News - Utah

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Owned By	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints through Deseret Management Corporation through Bonneville International
Year Founded	1931
Website	https://www.thechurchnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 30, 2026

Seabed Mining Lease Sale Set for Waters Off American Samoa

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Legis1

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Owned By	Matthew Chervenak through Legis1 Inc
Year Founded	2025
Website	legis1.com
Domain Registration Year	2021
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, North Bethesda
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 26, 2026

American Samoa environmental groups challenge US deep-sea mining leases

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ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Australian Government
Year Founded	1932
Website	www.abc.net.au
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Sydney
Owner Country	Australia

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11 hours ago

Mid-term election results recap

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Talanei

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Owned By	Larry Fuss through South Seas Broadcasting Inc
Year Founded	2000
Website	www.talanei.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Samoa, Pago Pago
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 19, 2026

American Samoa’s governor, residents oppose deep-sea mining proposal

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Hawaii News Now

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Hawaii, Honolulu
Owner Country	United States

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7 hours ago

U.S Midterm results put Pacific military and seabed plans under fresh scrutiny – experts

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Pacific News Service

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Owned By	The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd (Kora Nou President)
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://pina.com.fj/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Fiji, Suva
Owner Country	Fiji

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10 hours ago

US power shift could reshape Pacific plans

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Pacific Media Network

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	New Zealand Government through National Pacific Radio Trust Inc.
Year Founded	2002
Website	https://pmn.co.nz/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	New Zealand

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