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Newscast – Wednesday, May 26, 2021

In this newscast:

A bill protecting the graves of Unangax̂ people forced to live in internment camps in Funter Bay passed the Alaska Legislature on May 17 and now awaits Gov. Dunleavy’s signature;
Three years ago, Alaska lawmakers passed a bill that established the maximum amount that could be sustainably spent from the Permanent Fund each year, now a new debate pits short-term needs against residents’ long-term interests;
The Southeast Alaska community of Metlakatla is facing its worst COVID-19 outbreak to date.

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