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 basketball team won the Aleutian Chain Regional Championship in Naknek earlier this month, securing them a spot at the 1A State tournament. The State tournament is scheduled to start March 13. -
The Tribe’s former financial manager William Corbett faces six felony charges, including for theft, forgery, and evidence tampering. -
Dillinghamers enjoyed dozens of Beaver Round-Up community events this year. Check out these snapshots from the five day festival. -
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has extended the winter moose hunt in Unit 17A to March 15. -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's bids come as Alaska seafood processors are struggling to sell their fish, and many fishing crews are contending with extremely low prices for their catch. -
Get your kicks in year 66 of this Dillingham tradition! KDLG sat down with Beaver Round-Up coordinator Charlene Lopez to learn more about what to expect. Check out some of that conversation and the event schedule. -
The Department of Public Safety’s commissioner James Cockrell says they plan to fill the role in late spring or early summer. -
Chignik lost power and phone service on February 16 after an avalanche covered part of its road to the airport, destroying a main power box in the process. -
Education funding is taking center stage in the state’s Legislature this year, as lawmakers debate whether to raise the base student allocation. -
The City Council voted to accept a $2.5 million donation from the Curyung Tribe, but the Tribe says that decision is premature.
