[1] In the 1960s, U.S. Marine Jake King from Arab, Alabama, became a part-owner of Samoa News, eventually becoming the sole owner by 1969.

Rowena contributed a weekly column titled "Tailo," which was known for its bold exposés of governmental and community misconduct.

Her writings led to a physical attack in Fagatogo by a family offended by her critiques.

Wolman purchased Teleso's shares on November 18, 1986, and became the publisher-editor for Samoa News.

It began printing on a web press in December 1989, allowing for an increase in paper size.