Wasilla police shoot and kill man after domestic disturbance call in Palmer
Law enforcement agencies say the 26-year-old airman was holding a firearm when police fired on him, and he later died at the hospital.
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‘Heavy hearts’: Willow firefighter dies while preparing to respond to fire
Roger Delongchamp, 66, was pronounced dead after an hour of CPR early Saturday
Wasilla man charged with stealing catalytic converters
A Wasilla man suspected of stealing catalytic converters from at least 21 vehicles has been charged with 52 felony and misdemeanor counts of theft, criminal mischief and trespass.
Palmer man dies from injuries suffered in collision
David Stanton’s pickup slid into oncoming traffic Monday night on Palmer Fishhook Road, troopers said.
Palmer judge dismisses indictment against Grunwald homicide defendant
Austin Barrett is expected to remain in custody until a new indictment is filed.
Homesteader survives frigid Alaska weather for weeks after cabin burns down
Tyson Steele, whose dog died in the fire, built a snow cave and later a makeshift structure at the site in a remote portion of the Susitna Valley.
Anchorage man dies from injuries suffered in crash on Wasilla-area road called dangerous
David Bybee, 73, was fatally injured in a New Year’s Eve collision near Mile 2 of Knik-Goose Bay Road.
Willow Creek bridge could soon be reopened as crews work to clear ice jam, Mat-Su official says
A bypass road established Monday has allowed stranded residents to cross the creek and access the rest of the community.
Wasilla representative says she will not run for reelection
Colleen Sullivan-Leonard is the first incumbent state legislator to confirm that they will not run for reelection in 2020.
Troopers probe circumstances of Wasilla man’s death
Troopers are investigating John Kellogg’s death “as if it were a homicide,” a spokesman said.
‘I shot my mom’: Man charged in Wasilla killing confessed via translator, police say
Denys Abramov showed up at the police station with a gun in his pocket, new court documents say.
Wasilla man arrested in mother’s death turned himself in with bloody hands and gun
Denys Abramov told officers he’d harmed a family member, Wasilla police said.
‘The failure is catastrophic’: Drivers fault delayed fixes for dangerous road near Wasilla
In the past five years, there have been 250 accidents on Knik-Goose Bay Road. Sixteen people have died.
Rescue crews shuttle Willow Creek-area residents across flooded water to get supplies
Crews are working to steer flood water back into the creek instead of diverting it, officials said.
Willow Creek flooding could keep the Deneki Bridge closed longer than expected
Officials are looking at old trails along the creek in hopes of creating a temporary roadway for stranded residents.
Mat-Su mayor seeks emergency declaration for ice jam flood on Willow Creek
Borough Mayor Vern Halter cited severe threats to life and property, lack of access to homes and property damage loss.
Driver dies in Palmer crash, troopers say
According to troopers, an investigation showed the vehicle traveling fast and drove off the side of the road at a sharp corner. The vehicle struck a tree.
Troopers: Wasilla man beat victim with gun and stole car over alleged theft
The assault case marks the second time in recent weeks that claims of theft elicited a violent response in Mat-Su.
Attorney for accused Grunwald murderer says troopers violated his right to remain silent
Investigators say Austin Barrett’s request to “plead the fifth” wasn’t a clear sign he didn’t want to talk anymore.
The snow is low, but the ice is nice
Ice skaters enjoy good conditions in Anchorage and the Valley.