Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 15, 2021

A large blue lake with mountains in the background
Skilak Lake (Creative Commons photo)

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Tuesday on Alaska News Nightly:

Alaska’s legislators still have not passed a budget. And, two kayakers paddle six miles to safety after being mauled by a bear. Plus, Upper Lynn Canal communities see their first cruise ship since 2019.

Reports tonight from:

  • Andrew Kitchenman, Rashah McChesney, and Bridget Dowd in Juneau
  • Liz Ruskin in Washington D.C.
  • Sabine Poux in Kenai
  • Lex Treinen, Kavitha George, and Annie Feidt in Anchorage
  • Corinne Smith in Haines

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