Christina McDermott
Reporter/hostChristina McDermott began reporting for KDLG, Dillingham’s NPR member station, in March 2023. Previously, she worked with KCBX News in San Luis Obispo, California, where she focused on local news and cultural stories. Christina completed bachelors’ degrees in English and linguistics at UC Berkeley, and a masters’ degree in phonetics at the University of York. She’s passionate about producing evocative, sound-rich work that informs and connects the public.
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The Nushagak Cooperative is looking to put a hydroelectric facility on the Nuyakuk River. On December 5, researchers presented preliminary field study results.
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As fentanyl enters small communities, people are rapidly losing loved ones. Members of the state’s Department of Public Safety came to Dillingham last month to hear more from community members about the problem, and talk about potential solutions
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Advocates say systemic change is needed – from how law enforcement communicates with victims’ families to how communities react when someone goes missing.
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Dillingham’s Lady Wolverines competed in the championship last weekend, along with Sand Point’s Eagles
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The Bristol Bay Regional Career Technical Education Program and southwest Alaska's Area Health Center put on a week-long intensive training for students interested in health care culminating in the drill.
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H. Robin Sameulsen held the role for 31 years. He now plans to spend more time with his family and will work as the corporation’s vice chair.
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The Eagles and runner ups, Dillingham's Lady Wolverines, will play in the State Championships in two weeks.
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The Alaskan Republican says he thinks the block on more than 450 military promotions in the U.S. Senate needs to end.
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On November 27, the Curyung Tribe, the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation and Counseling with AJ are holding a community event where people can come together to connect and support one another.
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Schollmeier, who competed in the marathon earlier this month, was in the top 2% of finishers.