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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 7, 2021

A man and a woman pose for a photo near a lake in some green mountains
Emma Farnsworth and Cole on the Johnson Pass Trail in July 2021 (Emma Farnsworth photo)

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Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly:

Alaska legislators look for a long term solution to the state's budget woes. And, what lessons do other cities have for Anchorage and its plans to build a mass homeless shelter? Plus, a camper recalls her bear encounter on the Kenai Peninsula.

Reports tonight from:

  • Andrew Kitchenman in Juneau
  • Nat Herz in Anchorage
  • Greg Kim in Bethel
  • Tyler Thompson in Dillingham
  • Sabine Poux in Kenai

In honor of summer, we want to hear your best Alaska bear stories. Where were you? What happened? How did you feel? Is there anything you do differently out on the trail now? Any lessons learned? Share your bear stories with Alaska Pubic Media!