We wanted to make you aware of a serious threat to KSDP and other rural public broadcasting stations across Alaska. President Trump has proposed rescinding forward funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which would directly impact our ability to operate.
At KSDP, over 70% of our funding comes from CPB. This funding isn’t about national news or political commentary—it supports the work we do right here at home: local news, borough meetings, emergency alerts, student programming, and community voices. In our region, where phone and internet services can be unreliable, KSDP is one of the few consistent and trusted sources of information.
We’re asking residents of the Aleutians East Borough to speak up and help us preserve this vital service. Please take a moment to contact Representative Nick Begich and let him know that CPB funding is essential for our community.
Contact Information for Rep. Nick Begich:
Phone: 202-225-5765
Email: Michael Horanburg (staff) – Michael.Horanburg@mail.house.gov
Your voice matters. Let them know that public radio in the Aleutians isn’t about politics—it’s about keeping our communities informed, connected, and safe.
Thank you for your support,
KSDP Radio
KSDP will air the meeting live & place an archive of the audio here:
https://apradio.org/mp3/2025-06-02-citycouncil.mp3
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Sand Point City Council will hold a meeting on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at 7PM.
Always check here for the latest Agenda & Packet:
https://www.sandpointak.com/agendas–packets.html
Agenda & Packet:
https://www.sandpointak.com/uploads/2/7/6/7/27677223/june_2_2025_sand_point_city_council_packet.pdf
Listen here to an interview between Austin Roof and Representatives from Copper Bay, Heliostar and Aleut Corporation. https://apradio.org/mp3/2025-06-03-mining.mp3
Due to changes in Ferry schedules and weather KSDP is changing the date for its Kickoff BBQ to Wednesday, June 4th at 4PM.
Join us at the 1st Gear Shed.
Download the audio:
https://apradio.org/mp3/2025-05-30-adfg-pre.mp3
The ADF&G’s South Peninsula Commercial Salmon Preseason meeting will be held on Friday, May 30th, 2025 at 10:00AM in Sand Point at the AEB office and on Microsoft Teams to other AEB communities. More information on the Preseason meeting will be forthcoming from ADFG.
AEB Fish News 5/15/25 – PDF
KSDP will air the meeting live & archive the audio here:
https://apradio.org/mp3/2025-05-27-aebsd.mp3
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The Aleutians East Borough School District is holding a Regular Meeting of the School Board on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at 6:30PM. This meeting is open to the public at the District Office in Sand Point, borough schools & via Zoom.
2025 School Board Agendas and Packets:
https://www.aebsd.org/documents/school-board-
meetings/2025-board-meetings/745351
Agenda+Packet:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1937/AEBSD/5687331/May_27__2025_AEBSD_Regular_Meeting_Packet.pdf
Agenda:
May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda
KSDP will air the meeting live & place an archive of the audio here:
https://apradio.org/mp3/2025-05-22-aeb.mp3
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The Aleutians East Borough Assembly is holding a SPECIAL meeting on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 at 2pm.
https://www.aleutianseast.org/government/meetings/
Agenda:
https://www.aleutianseast.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/May-22-2025-ASSEMBLY_MTG_AGENDA.pdf
Meeting Presentation:
https://www.aleutianseast.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/May-22-2025-Special-Assembly-Meeting.pdf
Federal Funding and Summer Fundraisers will be discussed.
