Maternal health support: A JABSOM-led team is partnering with LBJ Tropical Medical Center using a U.S. Department of the Interior grant to strengthen maternal-fetal care in American Samoa, including sonography training, telehealth, and better access to specialists for high-risk pregnancies. Food assistance upgrade: DHSS has officially launched the American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program (ASNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system, moving regular benefits to cards to help reduce friction for families facing food insecurity. Summer food help: Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) is set to roll out starting Wednesday, June 3, with benefits increased to $180 per student for June–August. Special health needs funding: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted a $96,750 HRSA grant to improve coordination and communication for children and youth with special health care needs. Healthcare leadership change: Dr. Patrick Pedro has resigned from the American Samoa Medical Center Authority board, citing a focus on his surgical work at LBJ. Deep-sea mining pressure: Amata renewed her call for a deep seabed mining moratorium near American Samoa, urging a thorough environmental review and warning about unknown impacts like sediment movement and risks to fish stocks. Senior wellbeing: Territorial Administration on Aging marked Senior Citizens Day, with leaders emphasizing health and well-being for elders. Community safety cases: Police reports include alleged domestic assaults and related arrests, including incidents involving victims with infants and cases tied to workplace violence.