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Alaska’s biggest police force has had an unusual string of seven incidents this year where its officers have opened fire in the line of duty, killing four people.

We discuss police shootings with Anchorage PD Chief Sean Case and retired attorney Rich Curtner.

Senate Bill 103 establishes clear confidentiality rules for police peer support sessions. It’s part of an emerging focus on mental health and wellness at Alaska public safety departments.

The board is considering a watered-down version of a proposal that would have required schools to play the national anthem and state flag song monthly.

The total number of cases reported has reached 286. Officials say case numbers are rising in Anchorage, but falling statewide.

The president of one of the companies said the utility’s leaders had taken a “scorched earth, take no prisoners, Sherman’s march to the sea” decision-making approach.

“The goal is to try to get as much data as we can, and then try to see if we can tell if there is a potential harmful algae bloom happening down there," said project lead Jiaxu Xhang.

The funding will go towards operational costs, bringing Wi-Fi to passengers, and replacing the oldest ferry in the fleet.