Group pushes to remove John R. Monaghan statue in downtown Spokane
A Citizens' Advisory Council wants it gone, but it is not an easy ask. Critics of the statue say its presence and what is depicted on it bring pain to Pacific Island communities.
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Samoan government shuts down over measles outbreak
Red flags have been erected across Samoa to mark unvaccinated households as the government shuts down Thursday to deploy all resources to reining in a deadly measles outbreak.
Samoa to shut government to deal with deadly measles outbreak
The government of Samoa will shut its doors Thursday and Friday and redeploy civil servants to help deal with a deadly measles outbreak, Prime Minster Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi announced in a special address Monday.
Samoa declares state of emergency after measles deaths
Samoa has declared a state of emergency after several deaths linked to a measles outbreak, closing schools and placing restrictions on public gatherings.
Where is the new year celebrated first?
It would make for a great "Jeopardy" answer: The Pacific island groups of Samoa and Kiribati share this annual first-in-the-world distinction.
Samoa pulls MMR vaccine after two babies die
The Samoan government has launched an inquiry into the deaths of two one-year-old infants after a routine vaccination.
Trump admin blocks Haitians from temporary visas
The Department of Homeland Security will stop allowing Haitians to get temporary agricultural and seasonal visas -- a move that comes amid concerns about the Trump administration's feelings toward immigrants of that country and broader restrictions on legal immigration.
