Newscast — Monday, March 6, 2023

In this newscast:

  • A sunken tugboat in Juneau reveals a costly problem as the state’s fleet ages;
  • The Iditarod trail sled dog race started this weekend with fanfare — and fewer mushers than ever;
  • Longtime Interior musher Jacques Philip was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident last week.

Claire Stremple

Alaska News Reporter

I believe every Alaskan has a right to timely information about their health and health systems, and their natural environment and its management. My goal is to report thoughtful stories that inform, inspire and quench the curiosity of listeners across the state.

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