Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 12, 2020

The population of beluga whales that live in the Cook Inlet has been steadily declining in recent years. (Photo courtesy Marine Mammal Commission)

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Thursday on Alaska News Nightly:

As COVID cases surge, Governor Dunleavy urges Alaskans to commit to safe practices. And, a new documentary examines the Pebble Mine’s potential impact on Cook Inlet Belugas. Plus, sports that allow for better social distancing gain popularity during the pandemic.

Reports tonight from:

  • Andrew Kitchenman in Juneau
  • Nat Herz and Lex Treinen in Anchorage
  • Anna Rose MacArthur in Bethel
  • Sage Smiley in Wrangell
  • Tyler Thompson in Dillingham
  • Angela Denning in Petersburg
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