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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
Anchor Point Man Arrested After Assault, Vehicle Theft
Guy Foreman, 45, of Anchor Point was arrested April 28 on charges of vehicle theft, assault and driving with a suspended license after allegedly assaulting someone and stealing their vehicle.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readAnchor Point, Happy Valley11 viewsAI
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
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
Two Skiers Rescued After Avalanche Near Turnagain Pass
Two skiers were injured and rescued after an avalanche at Falls Creek Trail near mile 106 of the Seward Highway on April 17, 2026.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readFalls Creek Trail near mile 106 of the Seward Highway7 viewsAI
3-Year-Old Dies After Falling Through Ice in Goodnews Bay
A 3-year-old boy died after falling through thin ice on the Goodnews River in Goodnews Bay on April 23, prompting a community search and an ongoing Trooper investigation.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readGoodnews Bay4 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
Kodiak Trooper Uses Surfboard to Rescue Teen from Island Lake Ice
Alaska State Trooper Anthony Will used a surfboard to rescue a hypothermic teenager who fell through thin ice on Kodiak's Island Lake on April 25, with Sergeant Nathan Walsh towing them to shore where fire department personnel provided medical care.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readKodiak, Alaska2 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
Fairbanks father's testimony drives push for faster body cam release
The House State Affairs Committee heard emotional testimony from a Fairbanks father whose sons were shot by state troopers, fueling support for a bill requiring police to release body camera footage within 30 days of use-of-force incidents that result in death or serious injury.
by Alaska News2w ago5 min readAlaska1 viewAI
