Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Nick Schlosstein co-owner and operater of Foundroot, a small Alaska seed company, which has seen a spike a demand from customers during the pandemic.

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Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly:

Rural Alaska communities expand their coronavirus testing capabilities. Plus: organizations step in to feed needy families. And, a small Alaska seed company, struggles to keep up with surging demand.

Reports tonight from:

  • Rashah McChesney and Elizabeth Jenkins in Juneau
  • Tegan Hanlon, Liz Ruskin and Zachariah Hughes in Anchorage
  • Krysti Shallenberger in Bethel
  • Claire Stremple in Haines
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