Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 21, 2024

The community of Ambler along the Kobuk river as seen from the air
Aerial view of Ambler and the Kobuk River in the summer. (National Park Service)

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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:

Southwest tribes continue their fight against the Donlin gold mine, while supporters express confidence in the project. Plus, for the third time, a group of Sitkans is aiming to limit cruise ship tourism. And, maintenance crews deal with the impact of major weather events on Southeast hiking trails.

Reports tonight from:

Liz Ruskin and Jeremy Hsieh in Anchorage,
Sage Smiley in Bethel,
Katherine Rose in Sitka,
Davis Hovey in Kodiak,
Anna Canny in Juneau,
Michael Fanelli in Ketchikan.

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

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