Fautasi Regatta: The American Samoa Fautasi Regatta is down to six crews after two heats set the field for Thursday’s final, with MT 3 (Nuuuli), Alao and Lupelele (Iliili) advancing from Heat 1, and Fuao (Vatia), Fealofani Samoa 3 (Fagasa) and Aeto (Pago Pago) from Heat 2; ASTCA says the final starts from Amu‘ula at 8:00 a.m. America250 Sports & Fitness: SPW Fitness marked the MASHA campaign with a successful 3rd Annual American Samoa Marathon & Half Marathon in Utulei, drawing local and overseas runners for a coastal course. Health & Youth Leadership: Winner High School HOSA students attended the International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, competing among thousands of future health professionals. Moana on Screen, Family Off Screen: Live-action Moana star Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson spoke about ancestry, family, and “seeing my grandfather” as part of the film’s cultural pull. Citizenship Court Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order, while legal battles continue. Ocean Stewardship: Finafinau’s Mo Lo Tatou Lumana’i forum brought community members together to discuss deep-sea mining, fisheries sustainability, port plans, and ocean conservation. Local Connections: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata joined Samoan Flag Day celebrations in Adelanto, California, highlighting island culture and heritage. Tuna & Policy: American Samoa participated in the U.S.-Pacific Island Parties Tuna Treaty consultation in Wellington, stressing that the U.S.-flag purse seine fleet and American Samoa’s tuna industry depend on each other.