Alaska News Nightly: February 19, 2024

An aerial view of a North Pacific right whale. (NOAA)

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Monday on Alaska News Nightly:

A comprehensive and controversial education bill gets stalled before a House vote. Plus, the federal government rejects Alaska’s transportation project plan, potentially costing the state billions. And, an Anchorage skier becomes the first American man to win a World Cup distance race in decades.

Reports tonight from:

Eric Stone in Juneau

Rhonda McBride in Anchorage

Davis Hovey in Kodiak

Jack Darrell in Ketchikan.

This episode of Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Wesley Early, with audio engineering from Chris Hyde.

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