The civil suit comes as the troopers await trial in their state criminal and federal civil rights cases. They’ve pleaded not guilty in both cases.

A man allegedly beaten and arrested by two Alaska State Troopers sues the City of Kenai and one of its police officers. Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls a special session after a deal to get a tax break for the Alaska LNG Project falls through. Plus, cruise ships are rerouted to Whittier due to construction in the Seward harbor.

Richards says the community is currently served by private practices for skin conditions. But as the Kenai Peninsula continues to get older, he says there’s an uptick generally in demand for services across the board.

Central Peninsula Hospital brings on its first-ever dedicated dermatologist as part of an expansion initiative. The Anchorage Police Department releases a cause of death for 19-year-old Kelly Hunt, of Shaktoolik. Plus, Kodiak will pilot a king salmon rehabilitation program.

In attendance were representatives of would-be gas buyer Donlin Gold, a Greek shipping company called Danaos and Korean steel supplier POSCO.

The would-be developer of the Alaska LNG Project takes existing and prospective project partners on a tour of Nikiski. Plus, a group dedicated to tracking data on Alaska's Missing and Murdered Indigenous People receives national recognition.

Middle and high school coaches and directors would also be required to complete mandatory reporting training, although those adults would not become mandatory reporters. All school district volunteers are already required to pass a background check.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District considers updates to its school activity handbook. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski votes with Democrats to advance a resolution to remove U.S. forces from Iran. Plus, state lawmakers reject Gov. Mike Dunleavy's pick for attorney general.

Those in favor said the bump is a necessary investment given financial trends, while those opposed said it would financially burden shoppers already feeling the strain of inflation.

Soldotna's sales tax will increase by half a percent starting next year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration opts not to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon under the federal Endangered Species Act. Plus, state lawmakers mull making the giant green cabbage Alaska's official state vegetable.