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Tuesday on Alaska News Nightly:
Alaska has a new task force to capture missing DNA samples from people charged with certain crimes. And, the newest Miss WEIO hopes to be a role model for young Alaska Native women. Plus, the Anchorage mayor and school district diverge on masking.
Reports tonight from:
- Andrew Kitchenman and Matt Miller in Juneau
- Liz Ruskin and Lex Treinen in Anchorage
- Welsey Early in Kotzebue
- Sabine Poux in Kenai
- Katie Anastas in Petersburg
Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Casey Grove, produced by Mayowa Aina, and the audio engineer is Toben Shelby.