Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, March 31, 2021

A helicopter on a mountainaouus snow field
A rescue helicopter lands near the site of a fatal helicopter crash that killed 5. (Alaska Mountain Rescue Group Photo)

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Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly:

The latest on the investigation into a helicopter crash near Anchorage that killed five people. And, Anchorage health officials turn to trusted sources like pastors to help encourage people to get vaccinated. Plus, an Alaska lawmaker tackles police reform legislation.

Reports tonight from:

  • Lex Treinen and Tegan Hanlon in Anchorage
  • Sage Smiley in Wrangell
  • Pablo Pena in Juneau
  • Dan Bross in Fairbanks
  • Mike Swasey in Skagway

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