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Memorial Day Events

Memorial Day events in Anchorage and the Mat-Su

Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash near Wasilla

A Fairbanks man was hospitalized in critical condition Saturday after crashing his motorcycle in Wasilla, according to the Alaska State Troopers.

Wolf Country owner pleads guilty, gets fine and probation

The owner of a Palmer-area tourist attraction known as Wolf Country USA has pleaded guilty to a single count of owning and selling wolf hybrids, troopers say.

Troopers test for wolf DNA at Valley tourist business

Palmer jury finds Trapper Creek man guilty of 2011 murder

A Palmer jury Thursday convicted Jeremy Nelson of shooting and killing his neighbor and trying to kill the neighbor's wife at the couple's Trapper Creek cabin in 2011.

Troopers hike enforcement in safety corridors this weekend

With the start of Memorial Day weekend, Alaska State Troopers are stepping up enforcement in the four safety corridors across the state from now until July 1.

Parnell proclaims June 'Safety Month'

Palmer teen driving sedan dies in collision with dump truck

A 16-year-old Palmer girl died after a dump truck slammed into the driver's side of the sedan she was driving across the Old Glenn Highway on Wednesday, Alaska State Troopers said.

Trapper Creek murder trial's key question: Who did it?

On a cold January night in 2011, outside a cabin in the Trapper Creek woods, someone fired a 12-gauge shotgun at Robert Carey and killed him. Then, as his wife dashed inside to get away, someone shot her with a .45-caliber handgun. The bullet grazed her shoulder.

State plan for Parks Highway upgrade angers some in Wasilla

Four lanes with a median, or four lanes with an additional open center turn lane? That's the question being hotly debated in Wasilla as the state plans an upgrade to the Parks Highway in the fast-growing Mat-Su city. The Alaska Department of Transportation wants a median with access turn lanes every half-mile, while Mayor Verne Rupright and the owners of many businesses along the Parks want the open center turn lane, commonly known as a "suicide" lane. The arguments are getting personal, reports the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.

Wasilla man accused of assaulting 2 with tire iron

Alaska State Troopers say Jayson Featherstone of Wasilla is under arrest on assault charges in connection with the Sunday evening attack of a male and a female in a Wasilla home.

Friends collect money for crash victim's family

Wasilla residents are collecting donations for the family of a 22-year-old man killed on the Alaska Highway in Canada.

Shelley Hughes sworn in to finish Gatto term

Republican Shelley Hughes was sworn in Friday during a ceremony in Palmer.

Moving Wall replica taking tour of state

A half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., is coming to Alaska.

Trial date set for man charged in soldier charity scam

A 52-year-old Kenai man charged with creating a charity for overseas soldiers and keeping most of the donations has pleaded not guilty to fraud and theft.

Hughes to be sworn in to serve Gatto's term

A former aide to the late state Rep. Carl Gatto will be sworn in Friday to serve out the remainder of his term.

Appeals court overturns conviction in rape case

Citing a violation of his constitutional rights at trial, a state appellate court has overturned the criminal conviction of a man accused twice of rape in the Valley, twice in Anchorage and once in Glennallen.

Longtime Mat-Su civic leader Harold Newcomb dies

Former Wasilla Mayor Harold Newcomb, who helped shape civic affairs in the Mat-Su valleys going back half a century, died Monday.

Troopers investigate possible stolen-auto 'chop shop'

Alaska State Troopers are investigating a home in Wasilla suspected of being a chop shop that takes apart stolen vehicles to sell for parts.

Alaska's former top game official enters guilty pleas

A former top official in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game pleaded guilty Friday to two misdemeanor charges stemming from an illegal bear hunt in 2008, Alaska State Troopers say.

Groups file suit to halt to Usibelli coal mining in Mat-Su

Five nonprofit groups are suing the Usibelli Coal Mine company, claiming it's operating its Wishbone Hill prospect in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough without a valid permit. The groups are seeking an injunction to stop mining.

State seeks public comment on Parks Highway scenic byway plan

Alaska officials are seeking public comments on a draft for the George Parks Highway scenic byway plan, which serves as a framework for decision making in development and maintenance of interpretive sites and service.

VIDEO

Wasilla New Year's Eve Fireworks

Some people ice skated as others watched from shore the New Year's Eve fireworks display at Wasilla Lake on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010.

VIDEO

The Matanuska River

Glacial silt is carried down the Knik Arm along the bank of the Matanuska River near Palmer on Aug. 22.

Colony Days 2009

Evan Taylor, 6, of Palmer checks out vintage tractors at the Antique Power Club of Alaska display at Colony Days 2009 Saturday June 13, 2009 in Palmer.

Colony Days 2009 offers plenty to see and do Saturday June 13, 2009 in Palmer.

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Matanuska Glacier Park

Photos of the Matanuska Glacier and Glacier Park Resort on July 10, 2008.

The Stephenson family manages Matanuska Glacier Park at mile 102 of the Glenn Highway.

Parnell picks Shelley Hughes for Gatto's Palmer seat

Witness in murder-suicide fought with killer beforehand

Hockey league OKs sale of Mat-Su team to Pa. group

Mat-Su events calendar (4/25/12)

Pickup slides into ice cream store

Troopers ID woman killed in apparent murder-suicide

Palmer GOP sends Parnell nominees for Gatto replacement

Valley envisioned as home to world-class dairy, meats

Valley road widening creates surprise, anger and firewood

Troopers investigate shooting deaths at Mat-Su home

Wasilla tax preparer charged with hiding clients' drug sales

State projects population will grow by 28 percent by 2035

Wasilla distillery marks '420' day with hemp vodka release

Uncommon winter tough on moose

Troopers indentify woman killed in fire near Willow

Gatto funeral planned for Friday in Washington state

Palmer lawmaker Gatto dies

Mat-Su events calendar (4/11/12 to 4/17/12)

Lawmakers pay tribute to late Rep. Gatto

Fire destroys historic Forks Roadhouse in Susitna Valley

Wasilla man held on drug, weapons charges

Girl Scouts: No involvement with Planned Parenthood

Gatto flies to Seattle for medical treatment after night in hospital

Rep. Carl Gatto hospitalized for kidney treatment

Salmon worries dominate Mat-Su hearings on Susitna dam

Knik Arm bridge debate runs into Senate roadblocks

Troopers charge Big Lake man with firing at house

Wasilla man leaves hospital with artificial heart

Mat-Su Assembly puts $94,000 toward ferry upkeep

Feds take public testimony on proposed Susitna River dam

Troopers identify body found off Eklutna Lake Road

Woman in Parks Highway crash died at wheel

Minor earthquake near Wasilla felt in Anchorage

Mat-Su miner fined $5,000 for diverting salmon stream

Wasilla man killed when ATV rolls on a Knik-Fairview trail

Second man arrested in stabbing death of Wasilla man

12 emaciated dogs confiscated from Mat-Su home

Goose Creek prison audit finds avoidable cost overruns

Wasilla man, 19, charged with murder in fatal stabbing



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