About 30 people gathered at WKFL Park to mark the anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, followed by a public discussion at the Homer Public Library about democracy and future elections.

Alaska’s forestry division says it understands the Caribou Hills are best kept for recreational use as it considers creating a Kenai Peninsula state forest; and two Soldotna-based Alaska State Troopers pleaded not guilty in federal court in Anchorage Thursday to one count each of violating a Kenai man’s civil rights.