ASCC Leadership Transition: American Samoa Community College President Ti’alemasunu Dr. Mikaele Etuale has set up an 8-member ad hoc committee to manage the presidential transition, reviewing academics, student access, finances, facilities, tech, HR, accreditation, grants, and partnerships. Broadband Funding for Le Vasa Cable: The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority is set to receive $30M in federal Commerce grants for the Le Vasa Google Cable, with officials citing plans to grow a digital economy via call centers and IT industries. Kids’ Eye Screenings: An OHSU pediatric ophthalmology team is in American Samoa for a week-long school vision screening push, targeting about 230 students and continuing to Manu’a. Health Data for Equity: The Department of Health received a CDC award of $324,271 to expand BRFSS-based health data collection and support health equity through 2029. AI Scam Warning: A new look at FBI fraud reports highlights how AI-linked scams are driving major household losses, especially among older victims. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula submitted formal BOEM comments opposing commercial deep-sea mineral extraction for now, urging science and environmental baselines first. NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping: NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer is in Fiji for deep-seafloor mapping before heading to American Samoa for more sonar and remotely operated vehicle surveys. Fisheries Access at Rose Atoll: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is weighing changes that could expand longline fishing access between 12 and 50 nautical miles from Rose Atoll once monument-based prohibitions are removed. STEM for Teachers: The Department of Education Technology Integration is running an Introduction to Programming course for Grade 6 teachers using CodeHS, including AI-focused learning.