Lt. Gen. Russell J. Handy will retire after 34 years in the U.S. Air Force on Tuesday, following a change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
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Man dies at Wildwood Correctional Complex, Kenai
Michael Talcott, 57, was found unresponsive in his cell, according to Department of Corrections spokesperson Corey Allen-Young.
What $5 million? Murkowski’s GOP rivals disregard long odds
We found two undaunted optimists running shoestring campaigns, and a third candidate who rebuffed our interview request on the grounds that he had too much to say.
Kodiak mayor seeks answers to police body-cam policy change
The move by Kodiak Police Department to discontinue the use of video cameras attached to officers’ uniforms was a surprise to Kodiak Mayor Pat Branson and the city council.
Petersburg fishermen make big catch — nearly 400-pound halibut
A nearly 400-pound halibut caught by local fishermen near Petersburg over the weekend wasn’t record breaking, but was still pretty darn huge.
Company makes a business out of playing in nature
Two adventurers have turned a hobby into a career and now spend their time traveling the country and recording trails via video so that other people can hike, bike, run and ride them.

