30-day Wasilla special session estimated to cost $1.3 million
The Legislative Affairs Agency cited continued security and logistical concerns with meeting at the Wasilla Middle School, Gov. Dunleavy’s recommended venue.
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Invasive elodea prompts closure of Susitna Valley lakes
The plant often hitches rides on boat propellers, in bilge water and on floatplane floats.
Why Wasilla? Alaska lawmakers debate Dunleavy’s call for an unprecedented special session venue.
It would be the first time a special session has convened outside Juneau or Anchorage.
Mat-Su Borough moves to end membership in Alaska Municipal League
Some residents of the borough do not believe the league’s positions accurately reflect the community.
Photos: Musk Ox Farm lifts roof off its Colony-era visitor center
The barn roof is being salvaged for the Valley farm’s new visitors center.
Dunleavy considers Mat-Su middle school for 2nd special session. Lawmakers don’t like the idea.
A second special session may be needed to avert a state government shutdown.
Thunderstorms likely to return to the Valley today after Monday flooding in Palmer
Forecasters say Tuesday’s round of storms is likely to affect the same areas hit by an hour of sudden rain and hail on Monday.
Wasilla police identify man killed in Thursday plane crash
The pilot and sole occupant of the plane was 61-year-old John Hutchison of Big Lake.
Wasilla woman dies in single-car crash
The woman lost control of her car on Bogard Road and hit a tree, troopers say.
Man killed in Wasilla plane crash soon after takeoff
He was the sole occupant of the plane, police say.
2 Alaskans who worked for National Park Service die in Whitehorse plane crash
Charles Eric Benson, 56 of Palmer, and Jeffrey Brian Babcock, 58 of Wasilla, were confirmed dead at the scene after their plane crashed shortly after takeoff.
SUV driver pulled onto Parks Highway at Big Lake before fatal crash with semi, troopers say
The driver died and two passengers were injured when the SUV tried to make a left at the busy intersection, troopers say.
One dead, others injured in 2 separate crashes on Parks Highway, officials say
Their injuries ranged from “very serious” to “non life-threatening,” a Mat-Su Borough emergency official said.
Mat-Su offers free dumping for beetle-killed trees amid major outbreak
Officials say they hope to avoid wildfires as the holiday weekend begins.
Federal judge finds ‘flagrant government misconduct’ in tax-evasion prosecution of Big Lake doctor
Dr. Larry Lawson, also a well-known Mat-Su fossil collector, faces no jail time in a proposed plea agreement.
Mat-Su schools add extra law enforcement after social media threat
School officials said there was no indication the post was credible.
Dangerous winds forecasted for Anchorage area Friday afternoon
The National Weather Service is forecasting gusts to 55 mph in the Bowl and up to 80 mph on the Hillside.
Coast Guard suspends search for pilot of skiff found overturned on Knik Arm shore
The 19-foot skiff was found washed ashore with the keys still in the ignition, but no one associated with it has been reported missing, the Coast Guard said.
A new campground will give a mistreated Knik River ‘beach’ a makeover. Can it be defended?
The popular area in Butte with a wild reputation has long been used as a dumping ground.
Man charged with murder of woman whose remains were found in Big Lake
Dolly Hampton, 57, had been missing more than four months when her body was discovered by a dog walker.