Alaska health officials combat rising vaccine hesitancy in more conservative parts of the state. And, Sitka researchers conduct their first necropsy in five years. Plus, the latest federal stimulus bill could mean extra funds for Alaska families.

A team of marine mammal experts perform a necropsy on a male sperm whale. (Photo courtesy Johanna Vollenweider/NOAA)

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Alaska health officials combat rising vaccine hesitancy in more conservative parts of the state. And, Sitka researchers conduct their first necropsy in five years. Plus, the latest federal stimulus bill could mean extra funds for Alaska families.

Reports tonight from:

Nat Herz in AnchorageJacob Resneck in JuneauEric Stone in KetchikanErin McKinstry in SitkaDan Bross in FairbanksWesley Early in Kotzebue

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