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Knik River bridge closures end, but final work remains

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Knik River bridge closures end, but final work remains

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Crews still need to smooth bumps where the bridge spans meet the Glenn Highway.See the Story

Wasilla men found carrying 450 doses of fentanyl, 80 of heroin, and a large stash of cash and gold

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Wasilla men found carrying 450 doses of fentanyl, 80 of heroin, and a large stash of cash and gold

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In the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in Alaska, Wasilla Police Department officers assisted the Alaska State Troopers in stopping a vehicle suspected of drug trafficking on June 26.See the Story

Wasilla man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping, sexually assaulting child in 2022 - Alaska Native News

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Wasilla man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping, sexually assaulting child in 2022 - Alaska Native News

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A Wasilla man was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison and will serve the rest of his life on supervised release for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Wasilla. According to court documents, on Nov. 2, 2022, a 14-year-old girl exited a school bus in Wasilla and started walking […] The post Wasilla man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping, sexually assaulting child in 2022 appeared first on Alaska Na…Read Article

Wasilla bumps mayoral residency rules to two years, a first for the region

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Billionaire’s entry in 2026 Iditarod draws mixed reactions from mushers - KNOM Radio Mission

22 mushers signed up for the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race at an event in Wasilla on June 28. But one name on the list, Kjell Inge Røkke, is unlike the others and it’s drawing mixed feelings from the dog mushing community. The Norwegian businessman isn’t a new name to the Iditarod. Companies and subsidiaries owned by Røkke have sponsored the sled dog race since 2018. Røkke has even mushed sections of the Iditarod trail with do…Wasilla · Wasilla Read Article

WPD arrests 2 suspected of drug trafficking

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On June 26, at approximately 8 p.m. Wasilla Police Department (WPD) officers assisted the Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) in stopping a vehicle suspected of drug trafficking.Wasilla · Wasilla Read Article

Move over NASA, Here Comes Mat-Su College!

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How do you figure out how big something is if it’s the size of a planet? Thanks to students at Mat-Su College and the University of Alaska Anchorage, we have the answer and method that will be used by NASA…Education · Wasilla Read Article

Crews finish emergency river repairs as property owners turn to clean-up

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Climbing for a Cause: Wasilla Event Aims to Raise Awareness of Ovarian Cancer

This Saturday, the Any Mountain Project hosts a climb in Wasilla to raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer—highlighting strength, survival, and early detection.Wasilla · Wasilla See the Story

Mat-Su Food Pantry celebrates new name in re-dedication to their founder

A staple in the community of Wasilla is now going by a new name. The Betty White Food Pantry.Wasilla · Wasilla See the Story

Contract approved to demolish Palmer’s damaged city library

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Palmer’s council approved a notice of contract award for demolition of the damaged city library building to Power Full Effects, a Wasilla-based contractor specializing in earthwork and construction. In a related development, the city has negotiated a settlement of $4.73…Wasilla · Wasilla Read Article

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