Western Marine Construction – July 27, 2018
Area M Opener: 36-Hour Opener – Dolgi Subsection Re-Opened
The Department of Fish and Game is re-opening the Dolgi Subsection of Area M for the upcoming 36-hour salmon opener.
On July 17, 2018 the Board of Fish adopted language specifying this region to remain closed until August 8, 2018 unless Chignik Late Run stock were coming in at healthy levels. This decision was based on the current Chignik late run, which is meeting its necessary escapement objectives.
Public Notice : Open Seat On The Aleutians East Borough Assembly
The Aleutians East Borough Assembly Seat G is vacant. For more information or to apply please contact Tina Anderson at (907)386-2699 or email tanderson@aeboro.org.
Employment Opportunity – Business Office Manager 07/19/18
Open the link to view employment opportunity PDF
To apply or for further information contact: Michael Seifert, Superintendent or email mseifert@aesbd.org (907) 383-5222.
MP3+PDF: Aleutians East Borough Assembly – July 12, 2018
View or Download the Borough Assembly Packet for July 12, 2018 Here
Download the meeting audio (MP3, 18MB)
Play or Download the July 12, 2018 Meeting Here
MP3+PDF: Sand Point City Council – July 12, 2018
View or Download the City Council Packet for July 12, 2018 Here
Download the Play or Download the July 12, 2018 Meeting Here.
Dolgoi Island Area Restricted for Upcoming Opener – July 2018
Fishing for Area M will be open as scheduled for 36-hours beginning 6:00am, July 14th and closing at 6:00pm July 15th.
The important note is that certain sections of the Dolgoi Island Management Area will be restricted.
Regulations call for this to occur when and estimated harvest of 180,000 fish has occurred. So far less than 20,000 fish have been harvested in the 2018 salmon season.
See the announcement from the Dept. of Fish and Game below.
Scheduled Power Outages in Sand Point – June 27, 2018: 6:00am to 8:00am
TDX is scheduling a power outage from around 6:00am to 8:00am. Make sure to brew your coffee early!
Employment Opportunity: Laborer
The purpose of this position is to perform general and skilled construction duties in rural Alaska. The position involves hands-on skills in construction. Wage is hourly and depending on experience.
Fish and Game Announces Second 40-Hour Restricted Opener for Area M – June 2018
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced a second restricted opener for the final fishing period of June 2018. Seine and Drift gear types will be open for 40 hours beginning Monday, June 25 at 6:00am and closing 40-hours later at 10:00pm, June 26.
Set Gill Net gear types will be allowed to fish 40-hours beginning Wednesday, June 27 at 6:00am and closing Thursday, June 28 at 10:00pm
This is a developing story and more updates about July will become more available as they are announced.d
Fish and Game Releases Justification for Area M June Fishing Restrictions
The Alaska Depart of Fish and Game has released their report with regulatory justification for its unprecedented restrictions for the Area M June Fishery.
Interview: Fish and Game on June Salmon Restrictions
Listen or download the KSDP’s interview with Fish and Game Regional Manager Jeff Wadle as he discusses the justification for restricting Area M’s June Fishery. Jeff also touches on what Fish and Game is looking for as the season continues.
Download the Listen to the Interview Here! (MP3, 5MB, 12 Minutes).