Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 2, 2020
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Lawyers argue Alaskans shouldn't need a witness to sign their ballot during a pandemic. And, needy Alaska communities get connected with fishermen unable to sell their fish. Plus, scientists say climate change is leading sea urchins to devour reefs in the Aleutian Islands.
The bears enjoyed a peaceful feast at Brooks Falls.Brooks River had its largest salmon run ever at 800,000 fish.
(Photo by Katmai National Park and Preserve)
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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:
The state’s ability to impose health mandates is set to expire next month, so what’s next? Also, a new virus called “Alaskapox” has been discovered in Fairbanks. Plus, Katmai National Park’s popular Fat Bear Week features some spectacularly plump bruins.
Reports tonight from:
Andrew Kitchenman in JuneauKavitha George and Abbey Collins in AnchorageDan Bross in FairbanksSabine Poux in Kenai