News From Saint Paul

Public Comment Period on Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for road to King Cove
On November 13, 2024, the US Fish & Wildlife Service released the draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for public review. The draft SEIS includes updated analyses and introduces a

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association (APIA) is recruiting for a Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) on Saint Paul Island
ALEUTIAN PRIBILOF ISLANDS ASSOCIATION, INC.JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Village Public Safety OfficerLocation: Saint Paul, AKReports to: VPSO Program CoordinatorWork Schedule: Full-Time – 37.5 hrs. per week Salary: $70,700.00-$81,315.00 DOE Description: Recruiting

Congressional Staff Delegation and Coast Guard Visit to Saint Paul Island
On August 15, 2024, Senator Dan Sullivan, USCG Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan, and a Congressional staff delegation were welcomed to Saint Paul Island by community leaders from the Central Bering

City of Saint Paul awarded $4.6 million EPA grant to improve drinking water resilience
August 20, 2024 — Today, the City of Saint Paul received notification that it was selected as a recipient of a $4,651,170 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

City Auto Shop Accepting Work Orders on Customer Vehicles
Beginning May 20, 2024, the City of Saint Paul will be accepting work orders for work on customer vehicles. If you are interested in having your vehicle worked on, please

Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan Public Meeting-April 16
Kuna Engineering is hosting a public information meeting on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan: Tuesday April 16 6:00-7:30 pm Rec Hall on Saint Paul Island Door Prizes

Public Auction of Firearms and Ammunition
The City of Saint Paul announces a public auction of firearms and ammunition. All bids must be submitted before the opening time of 3:00 pm Friday, April 19, 2024. Read

Alaska’s Migratory Birds and the Avian Flu: A Presentation
March 20, 2024 11:00am – 12:00 AKT Join us for an information session focused on Avian Influenza including an overview of the presence and effects of Avian Influenza in Alaska

Support Local Fishermen & the Halibut Defense Fund
The Alaska Marine Conservation Council has joined a diverse coalition of organizations called the Halibut Defense Alliance to help defend Amendment 123 in court. The amendment, the Halibut Abundance-Based Management

Fresh Locally Grown Produce Survey
The City is developing a business plan and seeking funding for a large-scale community greenhouse. The City is interested in hearing from community members on what types of fruits and

New and useful scientific developments regarding Covid-19
The City is currently experiencing a number of employees out sick with Covid-19. Recent studies and research are providing new information on Covid-19. This article provides updates from epidemiologists on

City Proposes New Taxes in 2024 Due To $0 Tax Revenue From Crab
With the loss of associated taxes from crab processing, the revenue streams flowing into Saint Paul Island have been severely impacted by the closure of the crab fisheries for both

City of Saint Paul To Host “Island X” Film Screening, Surfing and Filmmaking for Youth Workshops
Island X Film Screening – Saturday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Rec Hall: Ben Weiland is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker specializing in documentary, adventure, and commercial

ADF&D Opens Season for Bristol Bay Red King and Tanner Crab, No Snow Crab for 3rd Year in a Row
On Friday, October 6, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced a season opener of October 15 for two of the three iconic crab species in the Bering Sea:

Participants Needed for Child Care Focus Group
Saint Paul Island families with young children are being recruited to participate in a Child Care Focus Group sponsored by Agnew::Beck Consulting. Paid compensation will be provided. More information on

Saint Paul’s Future: A Community Discussion
Join the Community Conversation about Saint Paul’s future. Learn what has been done so far on the update to the St. Paul Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Hear from community

Ravn Airlines selected as Essential Air Service carrier to Saint Paul Island for another two-year contract
The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected Ravn Alaska to provide Essential Air Service at St. Paul Island, Alaska, for the two-year term from October 1, 2023, through September 30,

2023 Pribilof Islands Wildlife Protection Guidelines for Oil Spill Response Now Available
The 2023 Pribilof Islands Wildlife Protection Guidelines for Oil Spill Response provides spill responders the tools and background information needed to address wildlife concerns during a spill response in the

Saint Paul Harbor Maintenance Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
The Alaska District has prepared a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the maintenance dredging, energy dissipation reef repair, and scour hole repairs

UPDATED 2022 Saint Paul Water Report
The City of Saint Paul has updated its 2022 Water Report since it was mailed out to consumers in June 2023. New information has been added under the heading ‘Detected

Wanted: Community members for Transportation Safety Action Taskforce
The City of Saint Paul is looking for four community members to be part of a Transportation Safety Action Taskforce. The City of Saint Paul has received funding from the