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Cultural Pride & Food: Samoan chef Henry Onesemo celebrated a historic Michelin recognition for Tala restaurant, with supporters praising Samoan cuisine’s rise to global “elite” status. America 250 Spotlight: American Samoa will mark Independence Day with the territory’s final official America 250 celebration—an evening of music, drones and fireworks in Tafuna on July 4, featuring a fleet of 300 drones. Sports & Community: The Pickleball Association—American Samoa wrapped its 2026 Summer Tournament (June 15–19) with off-island clubs joining local players across 10 categories. Local Justice: A case involving an alleged public disturbance in Utulei led to charges against Iosefa Iosefo and another man, with both held without bail. Health & Safety: Amata welcomed federal grants for the Criminal Justice Planning Agency and the Health Department, including substance abuse treatment funding. Education & Arts: Congresswoman Amata hosted Malofie Congressional Art Competition winner Eve Filomena Snow at the U.S. Capitol, where her work is displayed for a year. Public Service: The American Samoa Community Food Bank thanked the M/V Ocean Guardian and Stabbert Marine for a donation of unopened frozen food that reached vulnerable families, including fire-displaced residents. Court Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order, a ruling that could matter for people born in U.S. territories. Territorial Governance: Groups opposing deep-sea mining asked Gov. Pula’alii for a comprehensive territorial review, including science, risks, governance and legal options. Travel & Business: Pacific Air Charters says it expects to start commuter operations later in 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Maritime & Security: Gov. Josh Green took over as chair of the Western Governors’ Association and will host the group’s winter meeting in Hawaii, with Pacific territory participation.

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