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About Dillingham City Government
Dillingham, Alaska is known for its fishing industry and its proximity to the Bristol Bay region. The Dillingham City Council is composed of five members, each elected to a three-year term. The council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The council is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and enacting ordinances.
About Dillingham, Alaska
Dillingham, Alaska (Yup'ik: Curyung) is the hub city of the Bristol Bay region and seat of Dillingham Census Area, population 2,249 (2020 census). The city is accessible only by air or water - no road connects it to the Alaska highway system. Dillingham's economy centers on the world's largest wild sockeye salmon fishery: Bristol Bay's annual run produces 40-60 million fish and supports over 3,000 seasonal fishing jobs. The Curyung Tribal Council, representing the original Yup'ik inhabitants, operates alongside city and borough government. Public records for Dillingham are managed by the Dillingham City Clerk at City Hall, 713 Airport Road, (907) 842-5211, and the Dillingham Borough Clerk. Court records are held at the Dillingham District Court (Third Judicial District). Notable: President Obama visited Dillingham on September 2, 2015 to highlight climate change impacts on subsistence fishing. Former U.S. Senator Ted Stevens was killed in a plane crash 8 miles north of Dillingham on August 9, 2010 (NTSB WPR10MA355).
Dillingham, Alaska Public Records & Government Resources
Dillingham Alaska Criminal Records
Alaska State Troopers Criminal Records – search records for Dillingham residents.
Dillingham Alaska Property Records
Alaska Division of Natural Resources land records for Dillingham.
Dillingham Alaska Archives and Genealogy
Alaska State Archives historical records and genealogy for Dillingham.
Dillingham Alaska Bankruptcy Court
US Bankruptcy Court District of Alaska for Dillingham filings.
Alaska Court System – Dillingham Records
Search Alaska court records and case information for Dillingham.
Dillingham Alaska Vital Records
Alaska Division of Public Health vital records for Dillingham residents.
Dillingham Alaska Inmate Search
Alaska Department of Corrections offender information for Dillingham.
Dillingham Alaska Missing Persons
Alaska State Troopers missing persons database for Dillingham.
Dillingham Alaska Sex Offender Registry
Alaska Sex Offender / Child Kidnapper Registry for Dillingham.
Dillingham Alaska Census and Vital Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau quick facts, demographics, and population statistics for Dillingham.
City of Dillingham
Directory of Dillingham city records and information
Dillingham Police Department
Chief of Police P.O. Box 869, 404 D Street Dillingham, AK 99576 Phone 907- 842- 5354 Fax 907- 842 -5785 dpdchief@dillin
Dillingham Fire Department
Volunteer Fire & Rescue P.O. Box 1049 Dillingham, AK 99576 Phone 907- 842- 2288 Fax 907- 842- 5002 dvfdrsnt@nushtel.co
Dillingham City Clerk
Public Records P.O. Box 889 Dillingham, AK 99576 Phone 907- 842- 5212 ext.215 Fax 907- 842- 5691 cityclerk@dillinghama
Dillingham Alaska Criminal Records Search and Information
Department of Public Safety 5700 E Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507 Phone: (907) 269-5511
Dillingham Criminal History and Record Services
Governor's Office Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811-0001 Telephone Inquiries: Phone (907) 465-3500 Fax (
Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information.
Dillingham Inmate Search and Information
550 West 7th Street Suite 601 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 907-269-7397
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the process for someone who is arrested in Dillingham, Alaska to go through the jail and court system?
If you are arrested in Dillingham Borough, Alaska, the process works as follows: You are taken to the Dillingham City Jail at 602 Airport Way for city arrests, or to the Alaska State Trooper holding facility for state charges. Within 24 hours, you are brought before a magistrate at the Dillingham District Court (Third Judicial District), located at 282 Main Street, Dillingham, AK 99576, phone (907) 842-5215. The court handles misdemeanors, small claims, and preliminary hearings for felonies. Felony cases are transferred to the Kenai Peninsula Superior Court because Dillingham has no resident Superior Court judge - a judge flies in periodically. Bail is set at arraignment; a public defender is available through the Alaska Public Defender Agency, Anchorage office, (907) 334-4400. Dillingham has no road connection to the rest of Alaska, so all prisoner transport to regional facilities is by air charter, typically to Wildwood Correctional Complex in Kenai.
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What are the school district and education performance data for City of Dillingham, Alaska?
The Dillingham City School District serves the city of Dillingham, Alaska. According to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the district had an overall performance score of 57.7 out of 100 in the 2018-2019 school year. This score is based on a variety of factors, including student achievement, student growth, and school climate.
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What are the crime statistics for City of Dillingham, Alaska?
According to the Alaska Department of Public Safety, the total number of reported crimes in Dillingham, Alaska in 2019 was 545. Of those, there were 4 homicides, 8 rapes, 24 robberies, and 509 assaults.
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What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the City of Dillingham Alaska Library?
The Dillingham Public Library at 306 D Street, Dillingham, AK 99576, phone (907) 842-5610, provides public access to the following records and resources: Alaska Newspaper Archive (Bristol Bay Times back issues from 1975); U.S. Census microfilm (1900-1940) covering the Nushagak district; Alaska Statewide Library Electronic Doorway (SLED) databases including court records and business filings; Ancestry Library Edition for genealogy research; USGS topographic maps of the Dillingham area and Wood-Tikchik State Park (the largest state park in the U.S. at 1.6 million acres, located 25 miles northeast); Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation annual reports; and local government meeting minutes of the Dillingham City Council and Dillingham Borough Assembly. Library hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Saturday 12-5pm. Remote card holders from the Curyung region can access digital resources via the Alaska Library Network.
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Where is the City of Dillingham, Alaska Public Library located?
The Dillingham, Alaska Library is located at 602 Park Avenue, Dillingham, AK 99576.
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Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in City of Dillingham, Alaska?
Fingerprinting services in Dillingham, Alaska are available at two locations. Primary: Dillingham Police Department, 602 Airport Way, Dillingham, AK 99576, phone (907) 842-5354 - walk-in fingerprinting for employment, licensing, and background checks is available Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. They use the LiveScan digital system which transmits prints directly to the Alaska Department of Public Safety within 24 hours. Secondary: Alaska State Troopers Dillingham Post, same address complex, handles fingerprinting for federal firearms licenses (FFL), commercial fishing vessel crew background checks under USCG 46 CFR, and TSA airport credentialing for Dillingham Airport (DLG). Fee: 5 for standard prints, free for FBI-required public safety checks. Ink card fingerprinting is available on request for jurisdictions not accepting LiveScan.
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Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in Dillingham, Alaska?
Fingerprinting in Dillingham Borough, Alaska is handled by the Dillingham Police Department at 602 Airport Way, Dillingham, AK 99576, phone (907) 842-5354. LiveScan digital fingerprinting is available Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Results are transmitted electronically to the Alaska Department of Public Safety (APSIN) and FBI (NGI system) within 24-48 hours. The Alaska State Troopers Dillingham Post also provides fingerprinting for federal employment, commercial fishing crew certifications, and Coast Guard TWIC card applications - important given that Dillingham is the hub for the Bristol Bay commercial fishing fleet, which employs over 3,000 seasonal workers annually during the June-July sockeye salmon run. Appointment recommended; walk-ins accepted when staff available. Fee: 5 standard, waived for certain law enforcement and public safety applications.
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What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from City of Dillingham, Alaska, and what information is provided in the records?
Vital records for Dillingham, Alaska are issued by the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics, Alaska Department of Health, P.O. Box 110675, Juneau, AK 99811-0675, phone (907) 465-3391. Records available include: birth certificates (registrations from 1913 onward), death certificates (1900 onward), marriage certificates (1913 onward), and divorce decrees (1950 onward). Dillingham Borough itself does not maintain a separate vital records office; all requests go to the state bureau. Fee: 0 per certified birth or death certificate, 5 per marriage or divorce record. Processing: 10-14 business days by mail, same-day in person in Juneau. Requesters must provide full legal name, date, place of event, and proof of eligibility (direct family, legal representative, or court order). Yup'ik (Central Yupik) language birth registrations from the Curyung Tribal Council area prior to 1950 may require additional verification; contact the Curyung Tribal Council at (907) 842-2384.
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About Police Reports
Police reports for incidents in Dillingham, Alaska can be requested from the Dillingham Police Department at 602 Airport Way, Dillingham, AK 99576, phone (907) 842-5354. The department operates 24 hours and serves the city's approximately 2,100 residents. For incidents handled by Alaska State Troopers outside city limits - which is most of the 54,563-square-mile Dillingham Census Area - contact the Dillingham Post of the Alaska State Troopers, also at (907) 842-5354. Reports may be requested in person or by written request under the Alaska Public Records Act; standard processing takes 10 business days. Crash reports involving the Ted Stevens Elmendorf-Richardson connection flight that crashed 8 miles north of Dillingham on August 9, 2010 (killing former U.S. Senator Ted Stevens) are archived with the NTSB (case WPR10MA355) and Alaska DPS.
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About background check
Background checks in Dillingham, Alaska are governed by the Alaska Public Records Act (AS 40.25.110-40.25.120). A standard background check covers criminal history through the Alaska Department of Public Safety's APSIN system, sex offender registry status, court filings at the Dillingham District Court (Third Judicial District), driving records via Alaska DMV, and employment/license verifications. Dillingham Borough employers in the commercial fishing industry - Bristol Bay's sockeye salmon run is the world's largest wild run - frequently require background checks under 46 CFR for vessel crew. The Alaska Department of Law (907-269-5100) administers state background check procedures. Responses to public records requests must be provided within 10 business days under Alaska statute.
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