Not even a home buyout program can convince some Juneau residents to move out of an avalanche path. And, Kotzebue returns to some 4th of July traditions. Plus, the Museum of the North captures Alaska's pandemic experience.

Jennifer Clare Gupaaq Nanouk (left) and her mother Kristen Sheldon (right). Baby Jennifer was crowned the Grand Champion of the 2021 Lovie Harris Baby Beauty contest in Kotzebue on July 4, 2021. (Photo by Wesley Early, KOTZ – Kotzebue)

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Monday on Alaska News Nightly:

Not even a home buyout program can convince some Juneau residents to move out of an avalanche path. And, Kotzebue returns to some 4th of July traditions. Plus, the Museum of the North captures Alaska’s pandemic experience.

Reports tonight from:

Nat Herz in AnchorageWesley Early in KotzebueStephanie Maltarich in DillinghamClaire Stremple in JuneauRobyne in Fairbanks

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