Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Anchorage mayor Dave Bronson waves at cars while campaigning with several Assembly candidates on Election Day, April 5, 2022. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

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Tuesday on Alaska News Nightly:

Anchorage voters head to polling places and drop boxes on election day. Plus, a massive overhaul of the state’s alcohol laws nears the finish line. And a chess club is gaining popularity in Petersburg, thanks to one enthusiastic player.

Reports tonight from:

Andrew Kitchenman in Juneau
Kirsten Dobroth in Kodiak
Mike Swasey in Skagway
Davis Hovey in Nome
Dan Bross in Fairbanks
and Angela Denning in Petersburg

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

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