On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The union that represents Alaska’s public safety employees is criticizing comments made by the Department of Public Safety commissioner about two Soldotna-based troopers. Senator Murkowski cut the ribbon on a new cabin in the Tongass. And the license plate bill to end all license plate bills.

Photo: Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell speaks to reporters about assault charges brought against two state troopers during a press conference on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Anchorage, Alaska. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)