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Man inside Wasilla police station when car crashed through front doors speaks out
Palmer resident describes moment vehicle slammed into building, suspect sprayed bear spray.
Leader of Alaska drug ring that trafficked heroin and fentanyl out of a Wasilla apartment sentenced to 15 y...
A California man who acted as the leader for an Alaska drug trafficking organization with a drug den in Wasilla was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison for his
Driver slams car into Wasilla Police headquarters
No one inside the building was injured by the crash, officials said.
VIDEO: Man crashes car into Wasilla Police Department front doors, sprays bear spray
A 41-year-old Palmer man crashed a vehicle into the lobby of the Wasilla Police Department Wednesday and attempted to use bear spray on officers, police said.
Vehicle crashes into Wasilla Police Department lobby, driver in custody
Police said the driver was taken into custody after crashing through the lobby doors; one bystander inside was not hurt.
‘It’s going to be a long road’: Community rallies to support Wasilla pilot injured in plane crash nea...
Friends and family of Matt Punt, a pilot injured in a plane crash near the Knik Glacier last week, are asking the community for support during his recovery.
‘I can’t believe I shot my best friend’: Grand jury declines to indict Wasilla teen in fatal shooting
A grand jury declined to indict a Wasilla teen on manslaughter charges Monday following an alleged shooting, killing a man, during a Wasilla house party.
DOC pays $500K for 2022 inmate’s death, but claims no fault or liability
James Rider, a 31-year-old Wasilla man and father of three, died by suicide at the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility. Now, nearly four years later, the DOC has paid Rider’s family half a million dollars, but claime...
Alaska National Guard to deploy 25 service members to Washington DC
Alaska will deploy 25 National Guard soldiers and airmen to Washington D.C. this month, according to a Friday update from the Alaska Department of Military and Veteran Affairs.
Willow Community Health Fair scheduled for May 10
Alaska Health Fair will once again partner with Sunshine Community Health Center (SCHC) to host the Willow Community Health Fair on May 10, Mother’s Day, at the Willow Community Center.
Alaska Airmen’s Association hosts annual aviation gathering
The aviation community from across the state gathered at the Alaska State Fairgrounds this weekend to attend The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering.
Pop-up bookstore building a community of avid readers
The Wandering Nook, a traveling, pop-up bookstore, has been representing bookworms and literary lovers across Alaska.
It's time! Planning a spring bear hunt, Part 2
Spring bear season is upon us! It’s all I’ve been able to think about the last few weeks. I’ve been following along as others have already been out finding success
Knights win Rally in the Valley softball tourney
Mat-Su squads owned the top three spots in the final standings of the Rally in the Valley girls softball tournament last week.
Palmer delays animal control transfer to borough
In more fallout from deaths in a Mat-Su sled dog kennel and charges of animal neglect, Palmer’s city council voted last week to delay transfer of the city’s animal control
Houston Middle School leadership club boosts student wellbeing through kindness
Students from the Houston Middle School (HMS) Leadership Club are making waves in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD), showcasing a commitment to kindness, empathy, resilience, and school s...
Fairview residents surprised by proposed behavioral health treatment center
Wasilla-based True North Recovery plans to expand its services to Anchorage using federal grant money held by the municipality.
Mat-Su job seekers: Federal hiring workshop and career services offered in Wasilla
Mat-Su job seekers: Federal hiring workshop and career services offered in Wasilla
Interior athletes shine at Wasilla Track & Field Invitational
Interior athletes shine at Wasilla Track & Field Invitational
Wasilla teenager arrested for fatal shooting at house party
Wasilla teenager arrested for fatal shooting at house party