Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 12, 2023

A Russian Orthodox Bishop stands in Atka
Bishop Alexei of the Orthodox Church of Alaska made his first visit to several remote communities in the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands this spring. He assumed the leadership position in the church in 2022. (Theo Greenly/KUCB)

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Monday on Alaska News Nightly:

The Seattle cargo shipping shutdown could bring delays to goods headed for Alaska. Plus, Cooper Landing considers taxes to help pay for emergency services. 

Reports tonight from:

Casey Grove, Chris Klint and Liz Ruskin in Anchorage

Theo Greenly in Atka

Evan Erickson in Bethel

Riley Board in Kenai

Angela Denning in Petersburg

Sofia Stuart-Rasi in Unalaska

This episode of Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Casey Grove, with audio engineering from Chris Hyde and producing from Tim Rockey.

a portrait of a man outside

Tim Rockey is the producer of Alaska News Nightly and covers education for Alaska Public Media. Reach him attrockey@alaskapublic.orgor 907-550-8487. Read more about Timhere

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