Tyler Thompson

Reporter/Host

Alaska's first mobile DMV to visit New Stuyahok

By • Jan 10, 2020
Mario Cruz

Starting January 13, residents of New Stuyahok, Manokotak, Ekwok and Koliganek will have at least three days to apply for their driver's license and Real IDs in person. 

 

Aleknagik is still searching for answers to public safety concerns

By • Jan 7, 2020
Credit Courtesy of the City of Aleknagik

After months of discussion surrounding public safety in Aleknagik following a break in, the city council held a meeting at the end of the year about residents' concerns.

 

Nushagak and Mulchatna announced as winning names for a star and exoplanet

By • Dec 18, 2019
International Astronomical Association

Around 900 names were submitted for the contest and a little over 2,600 votes were cast. Nushagak and Mulchatna received just over 25% of the votes, edging into first place.

Dillingham police looking for man involved in alleged assualt charge

By • Dec 17, 2019

The state of Alaska has requested a warrant for the arrest of Dillingham resident Andrew Olsen, according to a Dillingham police report.

Olsen, 31, could face a felony charge for assault in the second degree after allegedly attacking someone Saturday. Dillingham police were contacted by Kanakanak hospital about the incident.

Koliganek man arrested, could face murder charges

By • Dec 17, 2019

Charles Nelson could face two felony charges for muder in the second degree and manslaughter. 

Dillingham hosts 2019 Sockeye Regional Conference wrestling tournament

By • Dec 16, 2019
Eric Hanson

Seven schools from Bristol Bay traveled to Dillingham for the annual wrestling tournament. Each school will send athletes to the state championship in Anchorage on December 20. Congratulations to all Bristol Bay wrestlers! 

McDowell Group shares extensive draft for Dillingham's massive waterfront project

By • Dec 11, 2019
Tyler Thompson

Dillingham residents met with engineers and consultants last week to discuss their draft plan for the Dillingham waterfront and gather comments for the future, multi-million dollar project. 

Dillingham Middle-High School holds honor roll and award ceremony to cap off first trimester

By • Dec 10, 2019
Megan Green

Congrats, Dillingham students!

State plans to address PFAS contamination in Dillingham

By • Dec 3, 2019
Alaska DOT

A year after PFAS was first detected in Dillingham wells, the state and a consulting firm are taking steps to address the situation. 

Twin Hills resident idicted by grand jury for sexual assault and abuse of a minor

By • Dec 3, 2019

A warrant for Sharp was issued by an Anchorage court November 19 and he was brought into custody November 28. The alleged incident took place in July. 

A former KDLG reporter shares experience after finding a camera in room

By • Nov 27, 2019
Sage Smiley

Former KDLG reporter Sage Smiley is speaking out about indecent and illegal behavior by a host she was staying with over the summer to cover the Bristol Bay fishery. 

After months of drought, Chignik Lagoon finally has well water

By • Nov 26, 2019
Alex Hager/KDLG

The community was put on boil water notice in July. By August, the wells were dry.

A new tool puts proposed Pebble Mine critiques all in one place

By • Nov 22, 2019
Bristol Bay Native Corporation/Bessenyey-Van Tuyn

The Pebble Salmon Impact Tool is a 607-page document that compiles state and federal agency comments on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ draft environmental impact statement for Pebble.

Dillingham honors veterans in emotional ceremony

By & • Nov 11, 2019
Isabelle Ross/KDLG

Community members honored local residents who have served in the U.S. military during an annual Veterans Day celebration at the Dillingham High School.

City council weighs options as rapid erosion threatens Dillingham sewer

By • Nov 8, 2019
Tyler Thompson

Erosion is eating away the coastline by Dillingham’s sewage lagoon. The city council held a meeting with contract engineers to discuss options for the lagoon before it’s too late. 

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