News From Saint Paul

Presentation of the community project “When the Wind Was a River,” March 28, 2026
Join us to share stories, poetry, food and cooking together, a presentation of the community project When the Wind Was a River, March 28, 2026 from 3-7pm at the Community

Northern Fur Seal Deaths on St. George Island, Alaska, Linked to Harmful Algal Bloom
In August 2025, two biologists from NOAA Fisheries’ Alaska Region Protected Resources Division traveled to St. George Island to conduct routine maintenance on NOAA facilities. Upon their arrival, they began

Community Discussion Session on Public Safety
February 13, 2026 — On Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6:00 pm, the City and APIA will be hosting a discussion about public safety services in the City’s Council Chambers. Please

City Issues RFP For New Accounting Software System
February 2, 2026 – The City of Saint Paul issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to supply, install and support a new governmental accounting software system. The City’s current accounting software

Sterling Airways Hiring 3 Positions on Saint Paul Island
Sterling Airways (doing business as Aleutian Airways) is accepting applications for three positions on Saint Paul Island: a Station Agent, a Lead Station Agent, and a Station Manager. Visit https://flysterling.com/careers/

Alaska Maritime NWR’s 2025 Seabird Report Card
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge monitors and tracks seabirds. Reproductive performance is just one of many seabird metrics tracked at the Refuge. Where possible, they also track breeding chronology,

City of Saint Paul Awarded National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant
December 8, 2025 – The City of Saint Paul received notification on December 1, 2025 that it had been selected and approved for an FY25 National Coastal Resilience Fund grant.

USDOT Selects Sterling Airways to Provide Essential Air Service at St. Mary’s, St. Paul, and Unalakleet
By the attached Order, the U.S. Department of Transportation has selected Sterling Airways to provide Essential Air Service at St. Mary’s, St. Paul, and Unalakleet, AK, as described in the

Nov. 19, 2025 Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant
On November 19, 2025, the City will hold a Public Hearing during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting that begins at 9:00 am. There will be a presentation on the

Nov. 19 Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant
On November 19, 2025, the City will hold a Public Hearing during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting that begins at 9:00 am. There will be a presentation on the

Public Comment Period for Bulk Fuel Storage Facility Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan
On October 15, 2025, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) received a response to its Requests for Additional Information regarding the City of Saint Paul Bulk Fuel Storage Facility

City Council Election October 7, 2025
An election will be held for two (2), three-year term, and one (1 ), 2 year-term City Council seats. Date: October 7, 2025 Time: 8 am to 8 pm Location:

News Release: Saint Paul Island Air Transportation
September 26, 2025 — Over the past few years Saint Paul Island, Alaska, has faced numerous challenges with air transportation from the normal Alaska weather that prevents planes for landing,

St. Paul Island is relying on costly charter flights as the community waits for regular air service
KUCB | By Theo Greenly September 25, 2025 — Traveling to St. Paul Island has never been easy, but this summer was particularly tough. The Bering Sea community lost its

Submit your feedback on the Public Review Draft Typhoon Merbok Action Plan by September 24, 2025
On September 17, 2022, Typhoon Merbok struck the coast of Western Alaska and destroyed or damaged homes, schools, roads, fish camps, and other infrastructure along a 1,300-mile stretch of coastline.

Gaps in rural air service leave Western Alaska communities seeking stability
September 17, 2025 — Saint Paul Island’s essential air service issues were highlighted in the Anchorage Daily News today. Read the full article here: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/aviation/2025/09/17/rural-air-carrier-gaps-leave-western-alaska-communities-seeking-stability/

Notice & Request for Public Comment: Essential Air Service Proposals for Saint Paul Island
On August 19, 2025, the USDOT reissued a request for proposals for an airline to provide passenger air service to Saint Paul Island. Three airlines bid on our EAS: Kenai

Harmful Algal Blooms Linked to Deaths of Northern Fur Seals in the Southeast Bering Sea
Testing confirmed widespread exposure of saxitoxin in marine mammals and other wildlife. June 4, 2025 — New research establishes the first known link between the neurotoxin saxitoxin, accumulated during harmful

Saint Paul Island Entities Send Urgent Request to the US Secretary of Transportation
Today, the City of Saint Paul, Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal Government, Tanadgusix Corporation, and Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association sent a joint letter to the US Secretary

Saint Paul Island Entities Submit Additional Comments on EAS
The City of Saint Paul, Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal Government, Tanadgusix Corporation, and Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association submitted supplemental comments to the US Department of Transportation’

City Declares Economic and Social Emergency Due To Loss of Air Carrier
Today, the City of Saint Paul Council passed a resolution declaring an economic and social emergency for Saint Paul Island, Alaska due to the temporary absence and loss of an