As Alaska’s coronavirus count climbs, the state’s fastest-growing region poses a puzzle
As of Saturday, just four Mat-Su Borough residents had tested positive for COVID-19. Is it an absence of virus -- or testing?
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Alaska officials to residents: Don’t feed moose, even if they look skinny
Reports of intentional and unintentional feedings have come from Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Mat-Su inmate facing murder charge dies days after apparent suicide attempt, Alaska officials say
Troopers were called to a Wasilla home on March 15 for a welfare check and found Edwin Clawson in the driveway near the body of 32-year-old Susanna Clawson.
Wasilla man charged with murder after woman found dead in driveway
Alaska state troopers conducting a welfare check said they found the woman’s body Sunday night.
17-year-old snowboarder dies after being caught in Hatcher Pass avalanche
The boy, whose name was not released, was caught in a creek drainage near Mile 16 of Palmer Fishhook Road, troopers said.
Alaska state trooper fatally shoots Wasilla man
According to troopers, Aaron Tolen was fatally shot after fighting with a trooper who was responding to a domestic disturbance call.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Talkeetna hit-and-run collision
A driver fled the scene after striking a 22-year-old man on Talkeetna Spur Road Friday night, troopers said.
Alaska Board of Fish creates new dipnet fishery on the Susitna River
The personal use salmon fishery will be open for six days in July and require a boat to access the fishing grounds.
Independence Mine buildings at Hatcher Pass will stay closed this summer
The parking lot and park grounds will remain open, and visitors can take self-guided walking tours, officials said.
Man wounded, arrested after firing rifle at Willow home
Troopers found suspect Shawn Burke at a neighbor’s property, where he was was treated for his wound and then arrested.
2 family members found dead in Palmer home were shot to death, troopers say
The cause of death for a third family member found in the home has not been determined, troopers said.
A Jeep broke through the ice at Knik Glacier. Getting it out took a team effort.
Josh Tills followed other drivers’ tracks to the face of Knik Glacier and his Jeep broke through the ice — but his new off-roading friends came to the rescue.
Man arrested in Wasilla theft in which shot was fired
The resident confronted the suspects, troopers said, and one of them fired a gun toward the resident and a second person. No one was injured.
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.
‘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.