Manslaughter charge filed against driver in accident that killed longtime Mat-Su trooper
Jacob Moreland has a warrant out for his arrest for criminal negligent manslaughter and DUI with no bail, according to troopers.
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3 wounded, 3 in custody after gunfire near Wasilla
One of the wounded had life-threatening injuries, troopers said.
Palmer man charged with murder in November motel strangulation
Martin Saccheus, 35, was accused in the strangulation of a woman he was dating, Palmer police said.
A year after the big quake, many Alaska lives remain shaken
Federal and local assistance has helped, but for many, earthquake recovery in Southcentral Alaska has proven to be a challenging and often frustrating affair.
Shaky ground: A year after the 7.1 earthquake in Southcentral Alaska
This series examines the lessons we learned from the quake, how residents have grappled with the recovery process, and how we can prepare for the next big earthquake.
Last year’s 7.1 earthquake woke Alaska up. Experts say it wasn’t a true test of our readiness.
“The question is, ‘Are we more prepared for the big one?’ Because the 7.1 wasn’t the big one," says a UAA structural earthquake engineering professor.
The Glenn Highway Christmas tree is back ... and it’s brighter than ever
For years, the festive tree along the Palmer Hay Flats brightened dark commutes. Then it died. Now a new, metal version is about to be lit up for the first time.
Sad days for snow lovers as the holiday season opens
Some Southcentral Alaska recreationists are cherishing the extended hiking season amid thin snow cover, while others are driving north to find more.
Smaller Alaska cities form commission to collect sales tax from online retailers
An Alaska Municipal League report from May 2018 recommended only enforcing tax collection for online businesses selling more than $100,000 of goods per year in Alaska.
Guilty verdicts overturned for man convicted of murder in 2014 machete killing of Mat-Su farmer
An appeals court panel found that jurors were not given proper instructions in the “heat of passion” defense before they began deliberating.
Man ‘of interest’ in Mat-Su triple homicide indicted on sex assault and trafficking charges
The state accusations follow federal firearms charges for Juan Camarena.
Alaska’s largest solar farm opens in Willow
It will offset enough power produced by Southcentral’s natural gas power plants to prevent about 2 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually, according to the CEO.
Driver dies in collision on icy Parks Highway near Talkeetna
A sedan “in the wrong lane” collided head-on with a tractor-trailer, troopers said.
Snow arrives in Anchorage and Matanuska Valley, with a total of 5-9 inches expected
Several inches of snow had fallen across the area by Saturday evening, with more expected.
Person of interest in triple homicide near Wasilla arrested without incident
Juan Camarena was taken into custody on an unrelated federal arrest warrant, troopers say.
Man, 49, dies when Jeep carrying children rolls over near Wasilla
Three of four juveniles in the vehicle were injured, Alaska State Troopers said.
Anchorage School District cancels most after-school activities due to slick roads
The state volleyball tournament will go on as scheduled, the district said.
Final Mat-Su assembly vote count puts contender ahead of Dunleavy-sponsored candidate
Absentee and special needs ballots put Tim Hale up over Brian Endle by 25 votes. Endle led by two votes when polls closed last week.
Sarah Palin says she learned of husband’s divorce plans from attorney email
The former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate says she and Todd Palin are going through counseling and their marriage isn’t “over, over.”
Troopers seek man in connection with Wasilla homicides
Investigators say Juan Camarena is wanted for questioning in three homicides and should be considered dangerous.