King Cove, AK – June 8, 2015 — The King Cove Police Department’s K9, “Faro”, has received a ballistic vest, thanks to a non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., and Alaska K9 Center. The organizations raised $1,452.00 for K9 Faro’s vest. The protective gear arrived on May 14th. “We were ecstatic when we saw…

King Cove, AK – March 16, 2015 — The King Cove Police Department’s K9, Faro, has been awarded a ballistic vest, thanks to a non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., and the Alaska K9 Center. The organizations raised $1,452 for Faro’s vest. “It is extremely important to protect the dog with a ballistic vest,”…

Sand Point, AK – Jan. 9, 2015 – Yesterday, the Aleutians East Borough (AEB) Assembly unanimously passed a resolution in favor of opposing the nomination of the Aleutian Islands as a national marine sanctuary. “The NOAA national sanctuary nomination process clearly states that ‘Every nomination starts at the community level’, however the Aleutians East Borough is not currently aware…

The Coast Guard medevaced a 58 year-old fisherman after he severely injured his eye while aboard a Seattle-based processor on March 31,2014. High winds prevented travel by commercial planes. King Cove, AK – Dec. 23, 2014 – One year ago today, U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell shattered the dreams of the remote Alaska town of…

Juneau, AK – Dec. 1, 2014 – Governor Bill Walker today named Sam Cotten as Acting Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Cotten, a former Alaska lawmaker, recently worked as the fisheries analyst for the Aleutians East Borough since 2002. Cotten also served two terms (2007 – 2013) on the North Pacific…

King Cove, AK – Sept. 19, 2014 – King Cove residents are applauding Governor Sean Parnell after he signed a legislative resolution today requesting that the U.S. Interior Secretary reconsider her decision to reject a life-saving road corridor to the all-weather Cold Bay Airport.  “We are so grateful to Governor Parnell for his unwavering support,”…

King Cove, AK – Aug. 28, 2014 – King Cove tribes and community leaders told U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell in a letter yesterday (in response to her letter of Aug. 13th) that her delayed  answer regarding the longstanding King Cove road issue raises serious concerns on several levels. “Respectfully, your invitation [to engage in discussions] and assertions…

King Cove, AK – August 14, 2014 – King Cove residents commended Senator Lisa Murkowski today following her accurate assessment of the U.S. Interior Secretary’s letter: Jewell has done nothing to help King Cove with its transportation access problem, despite her pledge nearly eight months ago to do so. “Once again Secretary Jewell is brushing…

King Cove, AK – August 13, 2014 – King Cove tribal and community leaders say they are disappointed that U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has decided against reopening the Record of Decision (ROD) on the Izembek Land Exchange Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Secretary Jewell announced her decision today in a letter to the local tribes, the King…

King Cove Tribal Leaders Condemn Interior Secretary’s Callous Dismissal of Trust Responsibility to Native People King Cove, AK – July 25, 2014 – King Cove tribal and community leaders denounced the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s callous dismissal of her department’s trust responsibility to the Native people of America.  Today, Alaska House Majority Leader Lance Pruitt…