Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 3, 2021

Gov. Mike Dunleavy discusses the state of the coronavirus pandemic during a news conference at the Atwood Building in Anchorage on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (Matthew Faubion / Alaska Public Media)

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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:

Governor Dunleavy dismisses calls to declare another COVID disaster declaration. And, Alaska Native Corporations see significant disparities in how COVID relief funds were allocated. Plus, Sasquatch enthusiasts gather to discuss it’s possible presence in Alaska.

Reports tonight from:

  • Liz Ruskin in Anchorage
  • Jacob Resneck and Bridget Dowd in Juneau
  • Tim Ellis in Delta Junction

Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Casey Grove, produced by Mayowa Aina, and the audio engineer is Toben Shelby.

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