Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 21, 2022

the damaged safety sound bridge on nome council road
The Safety Sound bridge near Mile 22 on the Nome-Council road on Sept. 19, 2022, after residents were able to assess storm damage. (Courtesy Mandy Ellanna)

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Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly:

Norton Sound communities take stock of their losses in the wake of the weekend storm. Also, damage to sea walls and protective berms has some village residents worried. And why some Alaskans say now is the time for a constitutional convention.

Reports tonight from:

Emily Schwing in Chevak
Davis Hovey in Nome
Claire Stremple in Juneau
Erin McKinstry in Anchorage
Kirsten Dobroth in Kodiak
and Tim Ellis in Delta Junction

Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Casey Grove, with producing and audio engineering from Dave Emmert and Katie Anastas.

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