2 troopers charged with assault for "unreasonable" force in arrest of wrong man

And: Mayor LaFrance’s transition teams make dozens of recommendations aimed at fixing Anchorage’s biggest problems ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, August 15. In today's newsletter: - Two Alaska State Troopers[have been charged with assault]( for using excessive force during a May arrest on the Kenai Peninsula that involved the wrong man, according to criminal charges. - Officers with the Anchorage Police Department [have shot six people in the last three months]( killing four and wounding two others. The string of shootings came just months after officers were outfitted with body cameras. - Alaska swimmer Lydia Jacoby, who’s been taking time to focus on other parts of her life aside from training and competing, [has her sights set on returning to the Olympics]( in 2028 in Los Angeles. It's officially that time of year again: the 2024 Alaska State Fair opens Friday in Palmer. The fair has all of the old favorites — great food, vendors, exhibits and more — but fairgoers can typically find new things to enjoy each year, too. The popular Alaska State Fair train also returns for the first time since 2019. Check out some of the highlights of this year's fair [here.]( Anchorage weather It's partly sunny today with a high of 62 degrees, with clouds set to increase through the day and a slight chance of rain this evening. Rain is likely overnight and will continue into Friday. Daytime temperatures will continue to hover in the mid-60s for the next few days. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Two Alaska state troopers charged with assault for ‘unreasonable’ force during arrest of wrong man →]( A state investigation showed the Kenai Peninsula troopers pepper-sprayed the man before allowing a dog to bite him for more than a minute and shocking him with a Taser, according to a criminal charging document. [An overview of Anchorage police shootings in 2024 →]( Easter Leafa, 16, was the fourth person to be killed by Anchorage police over the last three months. Officers have also shot and wounded two other people in that time span. • Earlier coverage: [Teen girl holding knife shot and killed by officers, Anchorage police say]( ADVERTISEMENT [After Olympic Trials letdown, Alaska swimmer Lydia Jacoby looks ahead with new perspective →]( When she didn’t make the team that would travel to the Paris Games, after she finished third in the finals of the Olympic qualifying race, Lydia Jacoby said she felt “devastation.” But in many ways, that result has given Jacoby an extra dose of motivation, and has also put into perspective her past achievements and future opportunities. [Mayor LaFrance’s transition teams make dozens of recommendations aimed at fixing Anchorage’s biggest problems →]( The teams were asked to delve into current issues and problems within the administration’s top priority areas — “safe streets and trails,” “building our future” and “good government.” [SPONSORED - MAKing It: Keep calm and macaron with Sweet Caribou →]( Presented by First National Bank Alaska: The Anchorage patisserie stays true to its vision after a decade in business. [Sen. Sullivan presses Biden officials for answers amid concerns about trans-Alaska pipeline’s future →]( U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan wants top officials in the Interior Department to hand over texts, emails and other communication they’ve had with conservation groups. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Alaska Airlines flight attendants reject tentative contract agreement →]( [Anchorage to host Alaska’s first major conference on psychedelic medicine →]( [After claiming Alaska’s premier amateur golf titles, Keira DeLand is taking her talents to the next level →]( [Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried to meet with Kamala Harris to discuss a job in her Cabinet →]( [Feeling old? Your molecules change rapidly around ages 44 and 60, study says. →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States