The state prepares for out of state travelers arriving with proof that they're COVID free. And, some fear a planned protest in Palmer could turn violent. Plus: child care advocates in Alaska push for funding and reform.

Lisa Starr is from Kansas. She flew to Anchorage on Friday, June 5, 2020 on her way to Kodiak to visit her newborn grandson. She said she scrambled to get a test for coronavirus in time. (Tegan Hanlon/Alaska Public Media)

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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:

The state prepares for out of state travelers arriving with proof that they’re COVID free. And, some fear a planned protest in Palmer could turn violent. Plus: child care advocates in Alaska push for funding and reform.

Reports tonight from:

Tegan Hanlon, Liz Ruskin and Lex Treinen in AnchorageDan Bross in FairbanksJacob Resneck in JuneauHenry Leasia in Haines

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