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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Seth Bailey won the children’s category for the Everylife Foundation’s Rare Artist contest with his drawing, ‘Self Portrait.’
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The city council failed to override a 1-year prohibition period that prevents Acting City Manager Kimberly Johnson from taking the role officially. But, the council has voted to cease its contract with the firm hired to source and screen other manager candidates.
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Enough fentanyl entered Bristol Bay to kill the entire region between 2022 and 2023. Those numbers come as part of a press release, after several arrests linked to an organized crime ring in the state.
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Lawmakers and locals alike were shocked when Governor Mike Dunleavy released an executive order eliminating the park’s management council. Some residents share concerns about development in the park.
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18 teams competed in 43 games over several days. The King Cove T-Jacks and the Lady Wolverines came out on top.
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Manokotak's school says the decision comes after some fans' poor behavior and that their student athletes and coaches have behaved well.
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Glen Wysocki was reported missing to the Alaska State Troopers on Friday evening. The following day, a plane chartered by his family found Wysocki. He is in good health.
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Climate specialist Rick Thoman says that shifts in temperature are normal for Alaska, but those shifts are persistent this year.
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After five hours of meeting, the Dillingham City Council voted to postpone a resolution that would have appointed Acting City Manager Kimberly Johnson as city manager officially.
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Daniel Cody Lewis, 30, has been charged with attempted murder, as well as one count of arson and multiple counts of assault.