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Slipper Lake weapons discharge banned Saturday for annual cleanup event
Alaska DNR temporarily bans weapons discharge at Slipper Lake Public Use Site for seven hours on May 16, 2026, to protect volunteers during the annual Jonesville cleanup event.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readSlipper Lake Public Use Site4 viewsAI
U.S. Education Secretary Tours Mat-Su Career and Charter Schools
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited two Mat-Su schools on May 7 as part of a 50-state tour celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readWasilla, AK9 viewsAI
Fatal trailer fire in rural Big Lake outside fire-district boundaries
A fatal travel trailer fire on Burma Road in Big Lake on May 6, 2026 exposed gaps in rural fire protection coverage after area firefighters declined to respond to the incident outside established fire district boundaries.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readBurma Road, Big Lake, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska6 viewsAI
FBI Bomb Squad Response to Wasilla Crash Exposes Local Capacity Gaps
A vehicle crash into Wasilla Police Department headquarters required FBI bomb technicians and multi-agency coordination, exposing potential gaps in local capacity to handle specialized threats as Mat-Su continues rapid growth.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readWasilla1 viewAI
Mat-Su Borough seeks 632 acres near Palmer in dual land deal
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking both a 632-acre land conveyance and a 12-acre lease within that parcel near Palmer, with public comment due June 10, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readPalmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough6 viewsAI
Mat-Su Parks Recruiting Summer Trail Crew, Campground Workers
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Parks Department is hiring seasonal workers for summer 2026 trail maintenance and campground operations, offering hands-on training in outdoor recreation management.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readMatanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, USA12 viewsAI
State to use fish pesticide in Sucker Lake to kill invasive pike
Alaska Department of Fish and Game will apply Rotenone fish pesticide to Sucker Lake in August 2026 to kill invasive northern pike, expanding a suppression program that has been limited to side sloughs since 2011.
by Alaska News3d ago3 min readPalmer, Alaska1 viewAI
Willow Woman Charged After 25 Sled Dogs Found Dead on Property
A Willow woman faces 26 felony animal cruelty charges after 25 sled dogs were found starved to death on her property following months of ignored complaints to Mat-Su Animal Control.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readWillow10 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Peters Creek placer mining plan
The state is accepting public comments through May 20 on a placer mining application for Peters Creek near Trapper Creek.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTrapper Creek, Alaska4 viewsAI
State seeks contractor for Vine Road reconstruction in Wasilla
The state is seeking a contractor to handle property work for the Vine Road reconstruction project in Wasilla, with proposals due May 28.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readWasilla3 viewsAI
Mat-Su Emergency Services Certifies 25 Responders in Trench Rescue
Twenty-five emergency responders from across the Matanuska-Susitna Borough are completing week-long trench rescue technician certification training to address the common hazard of trench collapses in the region.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readMAT-SU7 viewsAI
State seeks bids to dredge Susitna Landing boat ramp by May 15
Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking contractor bids to dredge the Susitna Landing boat launch ramp, with quotes due May 15.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSusitna Landing3 viewsAI
Wasilla Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Assault Charge
Alaska State Troopers arrested Ross Turner, 33, on domestic violence assault charges after a late-night disturbance at a Wasilla residence where a child was present.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readWasilla, Alaska5 viewsAI
State renews Arcticom communications site lease near Tanaina
The state has renewed Arcticom's 10-year lease for a communications site in the Talkeetna Mountains near Tanaina.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTanaina, Alaska2 viewsAI
Early construction work causes two-hour delays on Palmer commute
Construction work starting at 6 a.m. on April 23 caused two-hour delays for Palmer commuters during morning rush hour.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readPalmer, Alaska5 viewsAI
Big Lake Man Arrested Twice for DUI in Three Days
Nicholas Bailey, 40, of Big Lake was arrested twice in three days for DUI and refusal to submit to chemical testing following traffic stops in Big Lake and Wasilla.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readBig Lake2 viewsAI
Senate Finance Advances Agricultural Leasing Reform After Farmer Cites $9,000 Annual Fee
The Senate Finance Committee moved forward with legislation to make state agricultural land more accessible through below-market leases and merit-based selection after hearing testimony about prohibitive appraisal costs.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readSenate Finance2 viewsAI
Alaska House Approves $2M for Talkeetna Trooper Post Using ANWR Funds
The Alaska House of Representatives voted to allocate $2 million from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease revenues to reestablish a state trooper post in Talkeetna, addressing public safety concerns along the Parks Highway corridor.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min readAlaska, USA3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Thunder Creek placer mining expansion
The state is accepting public comments through May 4 on a proposal to expand placer mining operations on Thunder Creek in the Yentna Mining District.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readThunder Creek, Yentna Mining District, Mat-Su Borough, Alaska2 viewsAI
State to issue gravel extraction contract for Lake Louise Road project
The state will issue a contract allowing the transportation department to extract 150,000 cubic yards of gravel from a site on Lake Louise Road for road projects.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readMP 8 Lake Louise Road3 viewsAI
State seeks engineering proposals for Denali campground water system
Alaska Division of Parks seeks engineering firms to design a water system for K'esugi Ken Campground in Denali State Park, with proposals due May 21, 2026.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readK'esugi Ken Campground, Denali State Park, Trapper Creek, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks proposals for Knik-Goose Bay Road engineering study
The state is seeking contractors to conduct a value engineering study on two Knik-Goose Bay Road reconstruction projects, with proposals due April 30, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKnik-Goose Bay Road, Mat-Su Borough, Alaska2 viewsAI
Susitna Valley Fish & Game Committee to Review Fisheries Proposals April 21
The Susitna Valley Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 21 in Talkeetna to review two Board of Fisheries proposals.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readTalkeetna2 viewsAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Central Alaska roads starting April 27
The state transportation department is imposing seasonal weight restrictions on Central Alaska roads starting April 27 to protect pavement during spring thaw, with most roads limited to 50-75 percent of legal axle weight.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readCentral Alaska1 viewAI
National Guard seeks bids for Wasilla armory roof repair
The Alaska Army National Guard is soliciting bids for roof repairs at the Alcantra Armory in Wasilla, with a May 5 deadline and an April 23 pre-bid walk-through.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readWasilla, Alaska1 viewAI
State to issue gravel contract for Glenn Highway project near Eureka
The state will issue a contract allowing DOT&PF to extract 300,000 cubic yards of gravel from a site at Mile 155 of the Glenn Highway for highway projects.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readMP 155 Glenn Highway, AK1 viewAI
State approves gas exploration licenses for Susitna Valley lands
The state has approved gas exploration licenses for Alaska Natural Gas Corporation to explore state lands in the Susitna Valley.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSusitna Valley1 viewAI
MEA seeks state easement to extend power lines to Big Lake homes
Matanuska Electric Association is seeking state approval for a utility easement to extend power lines to residential customers in Big Lake, with public comments due June 12, 2026.
by Alaska News2d ago1 min readBig Lake, AlaskaAI