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Thursday on Alaska News Nightly:
What Mary Peltola's special election win could mean for the November race. Also, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson shares plans for a winter homeless shelter. And during a nationwide shortage, school bus drivers are more important than ever.
Reports tonight from:
Kavitha George and Wesley Early in Anchorage
Katherine Rose in Sitka
and Tash Kimmell in Juneau
Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Casey Grove, with producing and audio engineering from Toben Shelby and Katie Anastas.