City of Dillingham

The Dillingham City School District is requesting extra funding this year to keep up with rising costs. But the city already pays more than it has to.

From hazard mitigation to animal control, the Dillingham City Council tackled a lot at its meeting last week.

Congressionally directed funds will go toward projects in Chignik Lagoon, Dillingham, and Naknek.

Ahead of Dillingham’s Oct. 4 municipal election, KDLG is talking to candidates about why they’re running and what they want to focus on if elected. Incumbent Michael Bennett is running for city council Seat B against challenger Ronald Johnson.

Former council member Bill Rodowalt resigned from seat B in December. Michael Bennett was one of five residents to submit a letter of interest. He will serve until the seat is up for grabs in October's local election.

Both candidates have experience in city management and have worked at multiple levels of government.

The Dillingham Canvassing Committee counted 68 absentee, special needs and question ballots Thursday, Oct. 7. Only two votes seperate challenger Perry…

KDLG heard from the people running for the only contested school board seat ahead of Dillingham's Oct. 5 election. Absentee and early voting is underway…

KDLG heard from the people running for mayor ahead of Dillingham's Oct. 5 election. Absentee and early voting is underway through Oct. 4. Polls are open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Oct. 5 at Dillingham City Hall.

Emergency Order 3.0 lists recommendations like social distancing, getting vaccinated and tracking temperature checks. The City of Dillingham will no…