Driver dies in fiery crash on Glenn Highway near Sutton
The car went off the road, hit a tree and caught fire, said Alaska State Troopers.
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Safeway to pay $3M for drug theft reporting problems first detected in Wasilla
A DEA investigator first contacted Safeway after the company reported the loss of more than 12,200 hydrocodone tablets in Wasilla.
One dead in rafting accident on Matanuska River
Martin Rinke, 63, was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said.
In Anchorage, fewer single-family homes are for sale and prices are flat
The average price of a single-family home in Anchorage has barely budged from last year despite a large drop in inventory.
Watch: Matanuska River threatens couple’s home near Sutton
Ed Musial, 94, and his wife, Val, 90, have lived in the home near Sutton since 1959 as the river eats away their land.
Man dies after pickup crash on Glenn Highway near Sutton
Troopers said Noble Sherwood apparently had a medical emergency before his truck went off the road.
Watch: A log home falls off the eroding Matanuska River bank
Erosion along the river's banks has destroyed other houses in the area over the years.
Wasilla 19-year-old killed during Taliban attack in Afghanistan
Private 1st Class Hansen Kirkpatrick died Monday when he was struck by "indirect fire," a military term that usually encompasses rockets, mortars or artillery, the U.S. military command in Kabul said in a statement.
New K’esugi Ken Campground: Go for the views, stay for the fun
Beyond the jaw-dropping views from Denali State Park, there's space, trails and lots of opportunities to learn from park rangers on site.
Mat-Su hospital wants to add ‘desperately needed’ mental health beds
The unit could alleviate crowding in the ER for patients with psychiatric problems and also provide drug detox and treatment.
Lousy king return to Little Su prompts early shutdown
The Deshka River will follow suit by closing down Tuesday morning.
Mat-Su to spend another $1.6 million on failing Port MacKenzie barge dock
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly somewhat reluctantly approved money for repair of the little-used dock this week.
Body recovered after canoe capsizes on Valley lake
Two men were paddling when their canoe was capsized by the wake from a passing boat, troopers said. The second man was rescued and is in good condition.
Alaska’s Pioneer Homes face layoffs, empty beds and long wait lists
Lawmakers vowed to keep open Pioneer Homes following April protests. More quietly, officials are working with flat funding that they say actually amounts to cuts.
Rental vacancies in Anchorage hit 10-year high
Vacancy rates in the Matanuska-Susitna and Kenai Peninsula boroughs are also at 10-year highs.
Mighty machines celebrated at Museum of Alaska Transportation
Much to see, do and touch at this expansive museum on a 20-acre compound in Wasilla.
After K-9 dies unexpectedly, Wasilla police ask residents to help pay for a new dog
Marshal, the department's last and only police dog, died unexpectedly of cancer in April.
No, really, we're open: Quiet Parks Highway lodge fights to keep its liquor license
Despite the Gold Miners Lodge's plum roadside location, Houston and state officials say it had too few customers to justify a renewal.
Man killed in Wasilla construction accident, troopers say
A 42-year-old man was killed Friday in a construction accident in Wasilla, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Mat-Su educator named national Braille Teacher of the Year
For the past 17 years, Jacinda Danner has taught students with visual impairments at the Mat-Su School District. She emphasizes independence and self-advocacy.