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Fisheries council tightens its belt as funding comes ‘in dribs and drabs’

Posted on: June 24th, 2025 | Author: KSDP News | Filed under: 830AM KSDP Radio News, Fisheries News, KSDP Programs

Dutch Harbor fleet at Carl Moses harbor. December 2023 Theo Greenly / KUCB

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council, a federal board that helps oversee federal fisheries off Alaska’s coast, is scaling back operations due to uncertainty over federal funding.

The council meets five times a year to help set fishing policies, like quotas, regulations and bycatch restrictions. But federal budget cuts under President Donald Trump have whittled down the organization’s resources, forcing them to scale back their activities.

At a meeting earlier this month, the council said it had received less than half of its federal funds. They got another payment last week, but Executive Director David Witherell said they’ve still only received about two-thirds of their annual funding. Typically, the council receives full funding by March.

“This is a highly unusual situation that we’re in,” Witherell said. “We can normally be able to plan our meeting schedule for the year and not have to worry that the Council offices might have to close because we run out of funds to pay staff.”

The funding is disbursed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as part of a four-year grant. This is the first year of that grant cycle — and Witherell said they’re starting from zero, with no rollover from the previous year.

He said the council has been told to expect another installment once Congress finalizes a federal spending plan. But for now, there’s no timeline and no guarantee.

“The funding this year has been coming in dribs and drabs, and it’s making it challenging to reserve meeting spaces and to know that we have the funds to host a meeting,” Witherell said.

The council is dropping to only four meetings next year and will hold its next meeting, in October, online. In a statement, the council said they’re also cutting back on travel and other expenses.

They hope to hold an in-person meeting in December, but even that will depend on whether more funding comes through.

Commercial fisheries rely on council recommendations in order to open. The council warned that its December schedule is overloaded with time-sensitive matters, like chum salmon bycatch.

PDF: Sand Point City Council Meeting: Tues, June 24th, 2025 at 7PM

Posted on: June 22nd, 2025 | Author: Virgil | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window

KSDP will air the meeting live & place an archive of the audio here:
https://apradio.org/mp3/2025-06-24City.mp3
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Sand Point City Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 24th, 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_24_2025_sand_point_city_council_special_meeting_packet-final.pdf

hour of Hope

Posted on: June 21st, 2025 | Author: Matthew Vroman | Filed under: Hour of Hope

Employment Opportunities with the City of Sand Point

Posted on: June 20th, 2025 | Author: Amy M. | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window, Sand Point

Public Works Director 6.19.25Pull-tab Assistant 4.17.25Mechanic Posted 6.5.25

Hour of Hope

Posted on: June 14th, 2025 | Author: Matthew Vroman | Filed under: Hour of Hope

PDF: Special Meeting of the AEBSD School Board at 9:30AM on Monday, June 16th, 2025

Posted on: June 12th, 2025 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: AEB School District, Community Window, KSDP Programs

KSDP will air the meeting live & archive the audio here:
https://apradio.org/mp3/2025-06-16-aebsd.mp3

The Aleutians East Borough School District is holding a Special Meeting of the School Board on Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 9:30AM. This meeting is open to the public at the District Office in Sand Point and via Zoom.

Hour of Hope

Posted on: June 7th, 2025 | Author: Matthew Vroman | Filed under: Hour of Hope

Major Cuts to KSDP Funding – Contact Representative Begich

Posted on: June 4th, 2025 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: 830AM KSDP Radio News, About KSDP, Community Window, KSDP Newscast, KSDP Programs

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

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

PDF: Sand Point City Council Meeting: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at 7PM

Posted on: June 3rd, 2025 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window, KSDP Programs

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

Copper Bay and Heliostar Town Hall: June 3, 2025 – 5:30pm at QTT Rec Center

Posted on: June 3rd, 2025 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Community Window, KSDP Programs

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

Postponed! New BBQ Date: Wednesday, June 4th at 4PM

Posted on: June 2nd, 2025 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Community Window, KSDP Programs

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.

Hour of Hope Christian

Posted on: June 1st, 2025 | Author: Matthew Vroman | Filed under: Hour of Hope

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