PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP)—A North Korean cargo ship seized by the U.S. because of suspicion it was used to violate international sanctions arrived Saturday at the capital of this American territory, where it will undergo inspections. The Wise Honest was slowly towed to the...

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa—American Samoa celebrated last Wednesday the day it officially became a U.S. territory, the 119th Flag Day. Rear Adm. Kevin Lunday, commander, Coast Guard 14th District, command Master Chief Lori Fields, and Capt. Mike Long, commander Coast Guard Sector...

Editor’s Note: Amata released the following statement of support and condolences for New Zealand last Friday. “The reports from New Zealand are heartbreaking. We are mourning with them today. In American Samoa, we think of the other Pacific islands as neighbors, we come together...

HONOLULU—The U.S. Coast Guard and American Samoa authorities are responding to a report of a passenger-ferry taking on water in Pago Pago last Saturday. Members of the Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment are working with American Samoa authorities and salvors to address the...