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King Cove Leaders Laud Senator Murkowski’s Work on Interior Bill Protecting Human Health and Safety
King Cove, AK – June 16, 2015 – King Cove Tribal and community leaders are commending Senator Lisa Murkowski today for her hard work on an Interior bill allowing a land transfer and road construction between the remote community of King Cove and the Cold Bay Airport. The life-saving road link would provide much-needed access…
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King Cove Residents Elated Following Full Committee Markup Vote on Interior Bill with Road Provision

King Cove, AK – June 18, 2015 – King Cove residents are thrilled that Sen. Murkowski’s Interior Appropriations bill, containing a provision to build the King Cove road, has passed a full committee markup vote today.“This is one more hurdle that we’ve overcome,” said Della Trumble, long-time resident and spokeswoman with the King Cove (Native)…
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King Cove Police Department’s K9 Receives Bullet and Stab-Protective Vest
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…
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King Cove Police Department’s K9 To Receive Bullet and Stab-Proof Vest
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,”…
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AEB Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing Nomination for Aleutian Islands Marine Sanctuary
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…
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Sixteen Medevacs Follow One-Year Anniversary of Interior Secretary’s Rejection of King Cove’s Life-Saving Road
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…
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Gov. Walker Names Sam Cotten as Acting Commissioner of Alaska Fish and Game
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…
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King Cove Residents Praise Governor Parnell for Signing Resolution Urging Interior Secretary to Allow Life-Saving Road
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,”…
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Alaska Tribes to Sec. Jewell: Your Letter and Actions Regarding King Cove Road Issue Are Both Shocking and Troubling
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…
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King Cove Residents Praise Senator Murkowski’s Accurate Critique of Secretary Jewell’s Letter on Road Access Issue
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…