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 shooter tried to get into the hospital's emergency department early on January 14.
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Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Leann Cyr, the executive director of the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association sat down with KDLG’s Christina McDermott to talk about the scope of mental health challenges fleets may face and what’s being done to address these challenges.
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The community of Manokotak saw power restored early this year after all three of its generators failed on December 13. Generators repairs are not yet complete.
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Peter Pan’s largest plant will bypass the 2024 A fishing season, set to begin January 20.
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In December, Dillingham's city council voted to continue providing Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance at full coverage for employees and 90% coverage for employee dependents.
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The community has been without power for more than a week and say they need aid.
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The organization announced that Wink left on December 18. Board President Fritz Johnson will serve as interim director.
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Dillingham residents urge City Council to increase transparency in city manager duties and decisionsThe public spoke about creating checks and balances for city termination decisions. They also spoke on the decision to combine the animal control officer position with a police office role.
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In Manokotak residents took road tests and received real IDs in the village for the first time ever as part of a years-long effort from the community, the state, and the Bristol Bay Native Corporation.