Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 22, 2021

Wasilla High School’s warrior mascot, depicting Chief Wasilla, which was updated in 2021. (Wasilla High School)

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Thursday on Alaska News Nightly:

As more Alaskans get vaccinated, health officials see more shots going to waste. And, Alaska lawmakers look to other states for ways to improve student reading scores. Plus, Wasilla High School updates its warrior logo with input from the local tribe.

Reports tonight from:

  • Nat Herz and Abbey Collins in Anchorage
  • Greg Kim in Bethel
  • Bridget Dowd in Juneau
  • Robert Woolsey in Sitka

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