Coast Guard Leadership: Rear Adm. Wayne Arguin took command of the Coast Guard Oceania District in Honolulu, overseeing operations across the Pacific that include American Samoa. El Niño Outlook: SPREP says El Niño can bring both risks and opportunities for Pacific islands, including American Samoa, as climate teams outline what to expect in coming months. America250 at the Fair: American Samoa is among the states/territories not participating in the Great American State Fair on the National Mall as the U.S. marks 250 years. Local Transport & Roads: Pacific Air Charters is moving toward 2026 commuter routes to American Samoa’s Manu’a connections, while McConnell Dowell is helping Tafuna High School with a temporary road fix after campus road concerns. America250 on the Water: The Fautasi Regatta kicks off American Samoa’s July 4 celebrations with heats and a grand final, depending on weather. Tuna & Policy: American Samoa joined the U.S.-Pacific Tuna Treaty consultation in Wellington, stressing the link between the U.S.-flag purse seine fleet and the territory’s tuna industry. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: A community coalition is urging Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula to order a comprehensive territorial review of deep-sea mining, focusing on science, risks, and potential benefits. Fuel Costs & Politics: The American Samoa Democratic Party says ODAPM called its April cost-of-living statements “divisive” after fuel prices jumped sharply. Drinking Water Funding: EPA announced over $25 million in grants for small and rural drinking water upgrades, including PFAS and lead-related improvements. Customs Update: CBP issued new rules tightening how low-value shipments are processed, indefinitely suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for imports valued at $800 or less.