Russia's invasion of Ukraine brings work among Arctic nations to a halt. Also, Juneau residents and business owners welcome the first cruise ship of the season. And large cruise ships save money by burning cheaper, dirtier fuel.

The M/V Noordam owned by Carnival Corporation docks in Haines on Sept. 20, 2017. It’s among the fleet of Carnival ships observed by Ocean Rangers discharging oily scrubber water during the 2018 cruise season. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska)

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Tuesday on Alaska News Nightly:

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brings work among Arctic nations to a halt. Also, Juneau residents and business owners welcome the first cruise ship of the season. And large cruise ships save money by burning cheaper, dirtier fuel.

Reports tonight from:

Liz Ruskin in Washington, D.C.
Adelyn Baxter in Anchorage
Dan Bross in Fairbanks
Yvonne Krumrey and Jacob Resneck in Juneau
Sage Smiley in Wrangell
and Tim Ellis in Delta Junction

Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Casey Grove, with producing and audio engineering from Toben Shelby and Katie Anastas.

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