(DILLINGHAM, AK) What’s going on in Dillingham? Here’s a roundup of the top stories in the area today.
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LOCAL PICK
Dillingham jail closed through June due to short staffing
The Dillingham Police Department currently is down to one corrections officer until July, when the other officer returns from medical leave. There are several job openings at the station, with three vacancies in corrections. The Dillingham Jail is closed until the end of the month due to short staffing at... Read more
LOCAL FAVORITE
'Be who you are': Dillingham marches in Pride for the first time
Many of those who participated said it was important to show that Dillingham was a safe and supportive community. In Dillingham, rainbow flags covered the landscape. Desi Bond, one of the Pride March organizers, spoke to about 50 people in the Bristol Bay Native Association parking lot. “I’m so happy... Read more
LATEST NEWS
Student Feature: 'Subjects are overrated'
When Dillingham 11th grader Austin Finkenbinder was told to write a piece for the radio for his final English project, he ran into writer’s block – and wrote about that. Without it, I will surely fail. Now, the winds are dead,. But I’ve been told. that I must sail across... Read more
TRENDING NOW
Billie Benedict's home was ransacked while she was away for medical. Now friends are helping out
The home of Dillingham resident Billie Benedict was ransacked this month while she was away for medical reasons. Now, several community members have reached out to help. Billie Benedict was medevaced to Anchorage last May and spent four months in a hospital there. She was in home hospital care in Washington state for another five months before coming back with her daughter to move some belongings. Read more