Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 17, 2023

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Alaska Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Michael Rogers, 212th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, hoists from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during an Aug. 11, 2023 rescue near Tonsina. (From Alaska Air National Guard)

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Thursday on Alaska News Nightly:

The Air National Guard rescues two sheep hunters clinging to the side of a cliff. Plus, the U.S. Assistant Health Secretary visits Alaska to talk public health, including opioid addiction treatment. And, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s Alaska ferry tour ended with a breakdown.

Reports tonight from:

Rachel Cassandra, Michael Fanelli, Chris Klint and Tim Rockey in Anchorage

Evan Erickson in Bethel

Tim Ellis in Delta Junction

Katie Anastas in Juneau

Brian Venua in Kodiak

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

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Tim Rockey is the producer of Alaska News Nightly and covers education for Alaska Public Media. Reach him at trockey@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8487. Read more about Tim here.

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