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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 14, 2021

2021 West High School graduate, David Paoli displays his sealskin graduation cap. (Photo courtesy of Ayyu Qassataq)
2021 West High School graduate, David Paoli displays his sealskin graduation cap. (Photo courtesy of Ayyu Qassataq)

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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:

The Anchorage School District is apologizing after students were prevented from wearing cultural regalia to their graduations. And, travelers planning trips to Alaska this summer are finding it difficult - and expensive - to rent a car. Plus, band kids in Wrangell play together again for the first time in over a year.

Reports tonight from:

  • Rashah McChesney and Andrew Kitchenman in Juneau
  • Lex Treinen and Abbey Collins in Anchorage
  • Tim Ellis in Delta Junction
  • Sage Smiley in Wrangell

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