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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

Emergency-service officials at Fairbanks International Airport, Eielson Air Force Base no longer train with firefighting foam containing PFAS. Fort Wainwright also have all taken measures to respond to infiltrating and contaminating groundwater around Fairbanks. (KUAC file photo)
Emergency-service officials at Fairbanks International Airport, Eielson Air Force Base no longer train with firefighting foam containing PFAS. Fort Wainwright also have all taken measures to respond to infiltrating and contaminating groundwater around Fairbanks. (KUAC file photo)

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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:

Fire-fighting foam containing PFAS works well for putting out burning airplanes, but is it worth the risk of contaminating drinking water? Also: Raising the next generation of Lingít speakers in a language immersion program for kids.

Reports tonight from:

  • Liz Ruskin in Washington, D.C.
  • Katherine Rose in Sitka
  • Jacob Resneck, Zoe Grueskin and Adelyn Baxter in Juneau
  • Tim Ellis and Robyne in Fairbanks
  • Tripp Crouse in Anchorage
  • Kavitha George in Kodiak