News From Saint Paul

Saint Paul Harbor Critical Improvements Open House Meetings
SAINT PAUL ISLAND, AK — The City of Saint Paul, in partnership with PND Engineers, invites all residents and harbor users to participate in a

Seeking Photographs of the Arts and Culture of Saint Paul Island
The City is working on a new section to the City’s website called Arts and Culture. This will be a place where City-sponsored events, projects

Update: Typhoon Merbok Unmet Needs Assessment and Action Plan
The Public Review Draft of the Typhoon Merbok CDBG-DR Unmet Needs Assessment and Action Plan Substantial Amendment #2 (SA #2) is now available for public
New Home Heating Fuel Prices Announced
The City received a new supply of home heating fuel from Vitus Marine on August 18 and 20, 2026. The price the City paid Vitus

Five Cruise Ships Set to Visit Saint Paul Island This Summer
Saint Paul Island expects five cruise ships to make port calls in August and September this year. The projected schedule is as follows: August 8

Community Home Heating Fuel Tank Replacement
The Community Home Heating Fuel Tank Replacement Program is a joint effort between Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association, the City of Saint Paul, and the

City Preparing for 2026 June-July Festival
The annual June-July festivities are nearing and the City is working hard to prepare. The City will be closed on Monday, June 29th and Friday,

City of Saint Paul 2025 Annual Water Report Now Available
The City of Saint Paul Water Utility’s annual Consumer Confidence Report for 2025 is now available. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water

McLaughlin Lab conducting research on songbirds of St.Paul Island.
Songbird Research12- 26 May 2026 The McLaughlin Lab from University of Alaska Anchorage is conducting research on the songbirds of St. Paul Island. We are

The City of Saint Paul Has Issued a Notice to Mariners Regarding Harbor Maintenance Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, has contracted for repairs and maintenance dredging at St. Paul Harbor beginning immediately and lasting until further

April 30, 2026 Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant
On April 30, 2026, the City will hold a Public Hearing during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting that begins at 9:00 am. There will

Aleutian Airways Saab 2000 Lands on Saint Paul Island
Aleutian Airways’ Saab 2000 successfully made its maiden flight into Saint Paul Island on April 20, 2026.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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,

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

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,

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