2 Job Openings at the City of Sand Point: Harbor Laborer and Evening Librarian

Posted on: July 15th, 2019 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window, Employment Opportunity, KSDP Programs

MP3+PDF: Sand Point City Council Meeting Agenda for July 9th, 2019

Posted on: July 10th, 2019 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window

Download the agenda here (PDF, 13MB):
Agenda for City Council Meeting for July 9th, 2019

Download the meeting audio here (MP3, 6.8MB):
City Council Audio for July the 9th, 2019

KSDP Fundraiser Barbecue – Saturday, June 29th

Posted on: June 24th, 2019 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: Community Window

Please join us at the harbor gear shed on Saturday, June 29th to raise funds for KSDP radio while enjoying authentic southern-style ribs, games, door prizes, and raffles.

In the event of bad weather, we will be moving to the Sand Point City Gym as a back-up venue.

MP3 Audio: June 2019 Salmon Interview with Biologist Lisa Fox – June 18, 2019

Posted on: June 19th, 2019 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Community Window, Fisheries News, KSDP Programs, Meet the People

2015 salmon haul on F/V Celtic, a 58’ hansen purse seiner fishing out of Sand Point.

Alaska Peninsula Biologist Lisa Fox discusses the beginning of the 2019 Salmon Season and the unique circumstances being observed by the fisherman and Dept. of Fish and Game.

Topics Discussed:

– Potential for Restrictions in June and July Openers
– The record breaking June pink salmon harvest
– The low returns of sockeye salmon
-….and more!

Download the Fisheries Interview with Area Biologist Lisa Fox Discussing the June Harvest Report(mp3, 3.3 MB, 15 minutes)

MP3: Aleutians East Borough School District Meeting – May 29th, 2019

Posted on: May 29th, 2019 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: Community Window

Download or stream KSDP’s audio of AEBSD’s Regular Meeting of the School Board from Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 7:00 PM (MP3)

MP3: Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2019 Pre-Season Salmon Meeting – May 29, 2019

Posted on: May 29th, 2019 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, Fisheries News

The Department of Fish and Game for the Aleutians East Salmon Area discusses the upcoming 2019 salmon season and answers questions from the fisherman on specific details including new schedules and regulations.

Download the meeting audio here (MP3, 10MB):
Download the 2019 Pre-Season Salmon Meeting Here!

Aleutia Membership Meeting – May 30th, 2019

Posted on: May 24th, 2019 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, Fisheries News

Please come on down to the Aleutians East Borough Building on May 30th at 6:30 pm to pick up bonus checks and give feedback to Aleutia! The meeting will also cover all the new information you need to know.

The call in number is: 1-800-315-6338, Code: 59090#

Hope to see you there!

Large Whale Strandings

Posted on: May 21st, 2019 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, Fisheries News

NOAA has been investigating the cause of increasing dead gray whale sightings. If you see a beached or dead whale, please take a photo and call 1-877-925-7773 or email Kate.Savage@noaa.gov

Graveyard Cleanup – Week of June 17th

Posted on: May 21st, 2019 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window

The QTT Tribe Environmental Department will be hosting the 6th annual graveyard cleanup from 1-5pm each day. There will be a prize drawing on Friday, June 21st.

For more information, see the attached flier.

PSP Levels in Sand Point

Posted on: May 21st, 2019 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window

The QTT tribe environmental department has determined that the Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) levels of shellfish in Sand Point are far exceeding the levels permitted by the FDA.

For a more detailed look at their findings, see the attached flier. For more information on the effects of PSP, click here!

Summer Position(s) Available – Custodian AEBSD

Posted on: May 21st, 2019 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: AEB School District, Community Window, Employment Opportunity

There are up to two part-time Summer positions available at the Sand Point School as a custodian!

For more information, see the attached flier. To get an application, click here!

Annual King Cove Fire & Rescue Picnic – May 25th

Posted on: May 15th, 2019 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: Community Window

The Annual King Cove Fire & Rescue Picnic at the Old School Gym at 4pm. Be sure to come on down and show your support!

Plates are $10 for adults and children over the age of 5.

Children under 5 are free.

State News

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