Press Release: RAVN Suspends All Flights Throughout Alaska – April 5, 2020

Posted on: April 5th, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, COVID-19

See the below press release from RAVN Air Service on the cancellation of all flights throughout Alaska due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Upcoming Interview: King Cove Mayor Henry Mack – April 6, 2020 at 10:00am

Posted on: April 4th, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, COVID-19

Mayor Henry Mack will be on KSDP in order to discuss the City of King Cove’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic!

Be sure to tune in on Monday, April 6 at 10:00am!

Representative Bryce Edgmon Interview: Download and Listen to April 2, 2020 Interview

Posted on: April 3rd, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, COVID-19, KSDP Programs

Spreaker of the Alaska House of Representatives, Bryce Edgmon speaks on the States response to the COVID-19 virus, the Alaska State Budget and the potential for future disaster related legislation.

Download or listen to this important interview below!

To stream the Interview, click below!

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Listen MP3: Aleutians East Borough School Board Regular Meeting: April 3, 2020

Posted on: April 3rd, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: AEB School District, Community Window, KSDP Programs

The Aleutians East Borough School District had a regular meeting of the Board. The meeting included:

– Superintendent Evaluation
– Curriculum Updates
– 1st Budget Reading
– New Hires/Resignations
…and more!

The Aleutians East Borough School Board held a Regular
Stream or download the meeting here:Listen to or Download the Meeting Here!

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View and Download The April 3 2020 Board Packet Here

PSA: Public Call-in Information for AEBSD meeting on April 3rd, 2020

Posted on: April 3rd, 2020 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: AEB School District, Community Window

The Aleutians East Borough School District meeting will be closed to the public due to coronavirus concerns. However, you can still participate by doing the following:

For Telephone: Call in to this number: 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 940 403 596 **IMPORTANT if you would like to make a comment during public comments, dial *9 (thats STAR-Nine) to raise your hand**

For internet: visit https://zoom.us/j/457879819 Again, use the raise hand feature to make a comment.

Representative Bryce Edgmon Interview: April 2, 2020 at 11am

Posted on: April 1st, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, COVID-19

Tune into KSDP at 11am on Thursday, April 2, 2020 in order to hear his thoughts on Alaska’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the budget passed by the Alaska State Legislature!

Police Chief Hal Henning Interview: Download and Listen to April 1, 2020 Interview on COVID-19

Posted on: April 1st, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window, COVID-19, KSDP Programs

Listen to Police Chief Hal Henning the Sand Point Dept. of Public Safety’s response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

Topics Include:

– Legal Impact of Alaska’s Public Health Mandates
– What Sand Point Public Safety Can Do To Enforce These Mandates
– The Departments Plan To Rotate Officers Safely
– …and more!

To stream the Interview, click below!

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AEBSD Regular Board Meeting: April 3, 2020

Posted on: March 31st, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: AEB School District, Community Window, COVID-19, KSDP Programs

Download the Agenda’s for both the upcoming meeting and workshop held by the Aleutians East Borough School District.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be held telephonically so call in using the teleconference line provided on the meeting agenda!

April 3, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda-Final v2

April 3, 2020 AEBSD Workshop Agenda Final

Upcoming Interview: Chief of Police Hal Henning – Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 11am

Posted on: March 30th, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window, COVID-19, KSDP Programs

Police Chief Hal Henning will come on KSDP on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 11am in order to discuss how the Sand Point Police Department will be handling and enforcing the Statewide Health Mandates!

Stay tuned for this important interview!

Listen MP3: Interview – AEBSD Superintendent Patrick Mayer

Posted on: March 30th, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: AEB School District, Community Window, COVID-19, KSDP Programs

On this episode of the Aleutians East Borough School Resource Network School Counselor Lindsey Pinkelman interviews Superintendent Patrick Mayer.

Topics discussed include:

– How the school is responding to the latest State Mandates
– Future delivery of school resources
– and more!

Tune in every Monday at 12pm for Lindsey Pinkelman and her AEBSD School Resource Network show!

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Mayor Glen Gardner Interview: Download and Listen to March 26, 2020 Interview on COVID-19

Posted on: March 26th, 2020 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Community Window, KSDP Programs, Meet the People

Listen to Mayor Glen Gardner, Jr. discuss the City of Sand Points response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

Topics Include:

– The Emergency Response Order Declared by the City
– The Public Safety Department’s Response and Quarantine
– The Cities Limitations on Travel Restrictions
– …and more!

Mayor Gardner does offer his personal number at the end of the interview. Feel free to listen in order to get this information and please use responsibly!

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Image: Police Department Temporary Closure Notice

Posted on: March 25th, 2020 | Author: Holden F. | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window, COVID-19

The Sand Point Police Department is currently closed to the public. Call 383-3700 to reach the office and leave a message. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.

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