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Wasilla, Alaska Patch AM: a 5 min readHi there, Wasilla! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Wasilla contractor wins $9.8 million Coast Guard project in Seward
- Why veterans with families are increasingly choosing Wasilla over Anchorage
- Fish Creek sockeye limits jump August 3—what it means near Wasilla
Also on today's calendar: Community Kickoff - Army SGT Tyler Hall and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: A man rode into Fenton on Friday. He stayed three days and left on Friday. How did he do that? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Nice with sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
- Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. USCG awards contract for construction of housing and maintenance support facility in Seward, Alaska (caribbeannewsglobal.com) — A Wasilla-based firm, Orion Construction Inc., has landed a $9.8 million Coast Guard contract to build new housing and a maintenance facility in Seward, bringing significant federal project dollars to a local company. The work, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will support crews for a Fast Response Cutter and is expected to wrap up by January 2028. 
2. Thinking About Moving to Alaska? Here's What Veterans Need to Know (gijobs.com) — For veterans and military families eyeing Alaska, Wasilla stands out as a more affordable, family‑friendly community with easy access to Anchorage and an outdoor lifestyle. The guide explains statewide benefits like no income tax, strong federal employment, and VA healthcare, while comparing Wasilla with Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Kenai so you can judge which city best fits your post‑service plans.
3. Fish Creek Fishery Will Open On August 3 With Sockeye Limit Increase (aksportingjournal.com) — Local anglers should know Fish Creek near Knik Arm opens early August 3 with a temporary increase in sockeye limits, while nearby waters like Wasilla Creek remain under existing rules. The strong sockeye run has exceeded escapement goals, prompting the state to boost opportunity through August 15 before limits drop back down for the rest of the year.
4. Kyle Clement Speaks Across Alaska on Spiritual Warfare and Reclamation Theology (mustreadalaska.com) — A regional Catholic speaker series on spiritual warfare is making a stop in Wasilla on August 12 at The Barn on Crested Butte Drive, focusing on aliens, demons, and the wider spiritual battle. The talks, organized by nonprofit Sanctus Salutem, aim to give attendees practical tools, theological grounding, and a “reclamation” approach to faith amid modern cultural pressures.
5. NASA Assigns Astronaut Deniz Burnham to First Space Station Mission (nasa.gov) — A NASA astronaut who was living in Wasilla at the time of her 2021 selection has now been assigned to her first mission to the International Space Station, targeted for March 2027. She’ll spend about seven months conducting research that supports future Moon and Mars exploration, while continuing a long tradition of Alaskans contributing to major space programs.
📸 Around Wasilla
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Community Kickoff - Army SGT Tyler Hall →
Mat-Su Central School, 2055 N Stringfield Rd, Palmer
10:00 am
Saturday August 1
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Other local events
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Coffee with a Veteran at Black Birch Books
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Black Birch Books 2901 E. Bogard Rd #104 Wasilla, AK 99654
10:00 am -
RIBBON CUTTING - ImpAKt Athletics
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce 2100 E Industrial Way Wasilla, AK
2:00 pm -
AKtive Soles Happy Run →
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce AKtive Soles Performance Footwear 642 S. Alaska St. Ste. 100 Palmer, AK 99645
6:00 pm -
MyHouse "Morning Meeting with the Mayor"
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Gathering Grounds Cafe 300 N. Willow St. Wasilla, AK 99654
9:00 am -
GWCC Business Builder Bites
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Our NEW Business Builder Bites Venue Partner: The Little Lakehouse @ Lake Lucille 412 S Lake Street Wasilla, AK, 99654
12:00 pm -
GWCC Ambassador Committee Meeting
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce 1155 E. Depot Rd. Wasilla AK 99654
11:00 am -
Live Music with Jerry Wessling
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Settlers Bay Lodge 5801 S. Knik Goose Bay Rd Wasilla, Alaska 99687
6:00 pm -
Cocktails for a Cause Fundraiser for American Cancer Society
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Imaging Associates of Alaska 3650 Piper Steet, Suite A Anchorage, AK 99508
6:00 pm
Saturday August 1
Monday August 3
Tuesday August 4
Thursday August 6
📣 Wasilla Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coffee Canines and Camaraderie
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Band of Brothers AK 2050 N Merciful Cir, Wasilla, AK 99654
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Eagle Eye Storage 15-Year Anniversary Celebration
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce 6680 E Fireweed Rd Palmer, AK
2:00 pm -
Open House at Lucky Shot Mine
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce 30353 Willow Fishhook Rd. Palmer, AK, 99645
3:00 pm -
Open Mic Night at Black Birch Books
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Black Birch Books 2091 E. Bogard Rd. Suite 104 Wasilla, AK 99654
5:00 pm
Friday July 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 2.9 earthquake reported
Jul 29 at 8:42 PM AKDT: 2.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Cantwell, Alaska. (Nextdoor ) - Anyone missing their Walmart order?
We got a couple things for Christine delivered to us by mistake (Nextdoor N Finger/Cottonwood Lake)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Aldi Stocker in Wasilla. Apply here.
- City of Wasilla Alaska posted a job opening for Police Officer I/II in Wasilla. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wasilla here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His horse's name was Friday (Thank you Coco S. for sending it in!)
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