Press Release: Aleutians East Borough School District Announces New Superintendent

Posted on: February 15th, 2023 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: AEB School District, Community Window, KSDP Programs, Press Releases

MP3: Legal Hearing Regarding AEBSD Employee Complaint – February 24th, 2020

Posted on: February 24th, 2020 | Author: Holden | Filed under: AEB School District, Aleutians East Borough, City Of Sand Point, Community Window, Press Releases

Executive session was turned into open session at the Aleutians East Borough School Board meeting, after the employee in question waived their privacy rights. Both sides of the complaint were given 30 minutes to provide their statements and arguments. After which, an executive session ensued in which the board deliberated and made a decision.

To listen to just this part of the meeting, click here: https://apradio.org/mp3/2020-02-24-aebsd_legal.mp3

Please note, this is an identical snippet of the audio from the full board meeting and is provided for community information and convenience.

Sand Point Generating (TDX) Requests Permission For Electric Rate Increase!

Posted on: September 6th, 2017 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: City Of Sand Point, Community Window, Press Releases

Notice of Utility Tariff Filing

The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) gives notice that Sand Point Generating, LLC (SPG) filed TA251-230, a revenue requirement study, based on a 2016 test year. With this filing, SPG requests an interim and refundable across-the-board rate increase of 15.74 percent, effective November 1, 2017, and a proposed permanent across-the-board rate increase of 39.35 percent.

Press Release: PenAir Files Chapter 11 Restructuring – Alaska Services Not Affected

Posted on: August 7th, 2017 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, Press Releases

Alaska-based PenAir filing Chapter 11 reorganization plan;
Service within Alaska to continue unchanged

Alaska-based PenAir has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization with the state of Alaska. This action will not affect scheduled air service operations in Alaska or Boston. PenAir’s Portland, Oregon and Denver, Colorado hubs will begin the process of closing scheduled service over the next 90 days.

“The steps we are taking today will allow PenAir to emerge as a stronger airline, while continuing our focus on safe operations,” said PenAir CEO and Chairman Danny Seybert. “We will be working with a restructuring officer to present a reorganization plan that will allow the management team to focus on our employees, safe operations, retiring debt and taking care of our customers.”

PenAir recently announced the termination of the Portland-area regional routes as part of an immediate cost-cutting plan in the Pacific Northwest. All, but the essential Air Service (EAS) route between Portland and Crescent City, California, will be shut down effective close of business on Monday, August 7. This impacts scheduled flight operations between Portland and Klamath Falls and North Bend/Coos Bay, Oregon and Redding and Eureka/Arcata, California.

Today, PenAir announced the additional closing the Denver hub pending approval from the Department of Transportation.

PenAir is filing a request with the DOT to end EAS routes between Crescent City, CA and Portland and all regional routes served from its Denver hub. This will impact EAS routes operating between Denver and Liberal and Dodge City, Kansas and North Platt, Kearney and Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Once approved, this transition usually takes 30 to 90 days until a new carrier can be secured in the market.

PenAir serves eight destinations within Alaska, including Dutch Harbor, Cold Bay, Sand Point, King Salmon, Dillingham, St. Paul, St. George and McGrath; and three routes in the Boston area including Bar Harbor and Presque Isle, Maine and Plattsburgh, New York. Passengers in both the Alaska and Boston markets can expect continued operations with no changes to scheduled flight service. Employees in these markets will play a critical role in the reorganization process.

“Our employees are a key part of our success, and we are doing everything we can to keep our PenAir family intact,” said Seybert.

Passengers scheduled to fly out of the Portland market may contact the airline their travel was originally booked on, or PenAir at 800-448-4226.

About PenAir – PenAir was founded in 1955 by Orin Seybert in Pilot Point, Alaska. It is one of the oldest family-owned airlines in the United States. The airline is also one of the largest regional airlines in Alaska and the Northeast U.S., and one of the largest operators of Saab 340 aircraft in the US. System-wide, PenAir has 700 employees and serves 25 destinations.

Alternative Shipping for Tustamena Cargo!

Posted on: May 9th, 2017 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, KSDP Programs, Press Releases

Alternative Transportation Offered for AMHS Cargo Impacted by Tustumena Delay

(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced today that Coastal Transportation, Inc. will assist AMHS customers impacted by the delay of the M/V Tustumena. Coastal Transportation, based in Seattle, will carry cargo on an “as able basis” from Homer and Kodiak, to Aleutian Islands destinations, at the same cost AMHS charges. Unfortunately, Coastal Transportation is prohibited from carrying passengers.

AMHS customers attempting to rebook their cargo with Coastal Transportation should let Coastal Transportation agents know they are displaced AMHS customers to ensure they receive the AMHS rate. Coastal Transportation can be reached at 1-800-544-2580 or 206-282-9979.

Last week, AMHS announced that the Tustumena was delayed at the Vigor Ketchikan Shipyard for two months. The delay was due to the discovery of additional extensive steel wastage in the engine room and necessary repairs. It is anticipated the Tustumena will return to service departing Homer at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18.

AMHS staff explored several options to fill the transportation void resulting from the Tustumena delay. Safety was the highest priority, so utilizing the Tustumena was not an option. The use of another AMHS vessel was not viable without the risk of a more widespread and disruptive service outage both in terms of passenger disruption and financial consequences for individuals and for the marine highway system.

Gov. Bill Walker said, “On behalf of the Alaska Marine Highway System and impacted Alaskans, I am deeply grateful to Coastal Transportation for stepping up to help Alaskans with this vital transportation service.”

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 242 airports, 10 ferries serving 35 communities, more than 5,600 miles of highway and 731 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”

M/V Tustumena Sailings Delayed: Expected Sailing, July 18, 2017

Posted on: May 4th, 2017 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Aleutians East Borough, Community Window, KSDP Programs, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2017
CONTACT: Meadow Bailey, (907) 451-2240, Meadow.Bailey@alaska.gov

Tustumena Return to Service Delayed
Vessel will return to service Tuesday, July 18.

(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced today that the M/V Tustumena will remain at the Vigor Ketchikan Shipyard longer than previously expected. The Tustumena delay is due to the discovery and necessary repair of additional extensive steel wastage in the engine room.

A repair plan developed in conjunction with the United States Coast Guard will ensure the vessel is safe before service is resumed.

It is anticipated that the Tustumena will return to service departing Homer at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18.

Originally scheduled to return to service on May 27, the Tustumena delay impacts communities in Southwest Alaska and along the Aleutian chain. The Tustumena went in for a scheduled annual overhaul on March 13.

The Tustumena is 53 years old. A replacement vessel has been designed but is awaiting funding through the pending fiscal year 2018 capital budget.

AMHS staff is contacting affected passengers. For more information, please call your local terminal or the AMHS central reservations office at 1-907-465-3941 or toll free at 1-800-642-0066. An updated schedule will be made available online at FerryAlaska.com.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 242 airports, 10 ferries serving 35 communities, over 5,600 miles of highway and 731 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”

Agenda for Sand Point City Council Meeting January 10, 2012 7:00 PM

Posted on: January 6th, 2012 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Press Releases

CITY OF SAND POINT

MAYOR
Mayor Martin Gundersen – Office Exp. 2014

COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dennis McGlashan Jr. Seat A – Exp. 2013
Allan Starnes Seat B – Exp. 2014
Shirley Brown Seat C – Exp. 2013
Jack Foster Jr. Seat D – Exp. 2014
Marita Gundersen Seat E – Exp. 2012
Karen Johansen Seat F – Exp. 2012

SAND POINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY CHAMBERS
Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:00 pm

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Minutes: Minutes of Regular Meeting on December 13, 2011
REPORTS:
1. Finance Officer
2. Administrator
3. DPS Director
4. Public Works Director
5. Harbor Master
6. Fire Chief
HEARINGS, ORDINANCES, AND RESOLUTIONS
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Administrator Contract
2. Job Applicants
3. QTT Liquor License Application (Arch Rock Lounge)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION: TDX
ADJOURNMENT

Press Release Says, Major Feature Film Production Slated for Alaska

Posted on: June 17th, 2010 | Author: General Manager | Filed under: Press Releases

New Jobs to be Created for Alaskans by Universal Pictures and Working Title Films’ Production, “Everybody Loves Whales,” starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski. (more…)

Press Release Says

Posted on: June 14th, 2010 | Author: Alaska Political News Wire | Filed under: Press Releases

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * *June 11, 2010* *Alaska** Retirement Management Board Settles Lawsuit * *Against Former Pension Actuary* *Half-a-billion dollar payment likely the largest on record nationally* *Anchorage, Alaska** *– Attorney General Dan Sullivan announced today that the Alaska Retirement Management Board (ARM Board) has settled the lawsuit against its former actuary, Mercer, regarding claims of professional malpractice, breach of contract and unfair trade practices in advising the state on management of the Alaska Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the State of Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), which face billions of dollars in unfunded liabilities. (more…)

KSDP adds Associated Press & Alaska Public Radio Network satellite feeds

Posted on: December 13th, 2009 | Author: Virgil | Filed under: Press Releases

A hearty welcome to KSDP’s *two* new satellite dishes! Now that both dishes are operational, KSDP has added lots of new material to their schedule. Here’s a quick introduction to the new sounds you’ll be hearing on our airwaves.
– Associated Press News text & data feeds
– Alaska Public Radio Network’s “Alaska News Nightly”
– Alaska Public Radio Network’s

Satellite Distribution

Posted on: July 8th, 2009 | Author: Alaska Political News Wire | Filed under: Press Releases

830AM KSDP Radio / Aleutian Peninsula Broadcasting, Inc. will begin later in July to distribute programming on the state satellite system.  The station’s online feed will be received in Fairbanks at the University of Alaska where it will be uplinked to the satellite.  This means that KSDP programming, including Meet the People and other locally produced programs, will be available to the other 25 Alaska Public Broadcasting radio affiliates.

June Issue of “Aleut Current” Highlights KSDP

Posted on: July 6th, 2009 | Author: Alaska Political News Wire | Filed under: Press Releases

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Digital Radio Upgrade

Posted on: June 22nd, 2009 | Author: Alaska Political News Wire | Filed under: Press Releases

830AM KSDP Radio / Aleutian Peninsula Broadcasting, Inc. now broadcasts in both analog and digital. The analog signal remains the same as before the upgrade, and non-HD radio units continue to work as before. HD equipped units are now able to take advantage of the station’s digital signal. Many radio stations are making the digital upgrade to provide HD quality reception.

Google News to search www.apradio.org, the Alaska Political News Wire and Meet the People show archives

Posted on: March 11th, 2009 | Author: Alaska Political News Wire | Filed under: Press Releases

830AM KSDP Radio / Aleutian Peninsula Broadcasting, Inc. in Sand Point, Alaska today announced Google’s decision to index several of the radio station’s online, news product offerings in Google News. Starting in the near future, Google News will use its proprietary technology to continually search www.apradio.org, the Alaska Political News Wire and Meet the People program archives for Google News content.

Capitol Steps Radio Special

Posted on: March 11th, 2009 | Author: Alaska Political News Wire | Filed under: Press Releases

830AM KSDP Radio / Aleutian Peninsula Broadcasting, Inc. in Sand Point, Alaska will broadcast the Capitol Steps’ April Fools Edition of “Politics Takes a Holiday.” The radio special will air @ 1PM, April 1, 2009. For more information on the comedy singing group go to www.capitolsteps.com