Newscast – Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

In this newscast:

  •  Dog sledding is an iconic piece of Alaska’s history — from its roots in Alaska Native culture to the Klondike Gold Rush to the Iditarod — it’s stood the test of time. And today, it’s taken on a new form to help it survive: excursions for the ever-booming cruise ship tourism industry.
  • Two Alaska State Troopers are being charged with assault for using unreasonable force while arresting a person in Kenai who they thought was someone else. That’s according to criminal charges filed Wednesday.

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