Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Classic Toys toy store is one of the few stores that remain open, using curbside pickup and in-state shipping. The owner, Ed Dodd, says toys provide a needed distraction during times of distress.

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Tuesday on Alaska News Nightly:

Bristol Bay communities face balancing health concerns with a lucrative fishing season. Plus: an Anchorage toy store owner provides distractions during tough times. And, Bethel’s close-knit community turns to videochats during a time of social distancing.

Reports tonight from:

  • Zachariah Hughes and Liz Ruskin in Anchorage
  • Elizabeth Jenkins in Juneau
  • Dan Bross in Fairbanks
  • Izzy Ross in Dillingham
  • Eric Stone in Ketchikan
  • Greg Kim in Bethel
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