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Leaking tanker trailer likely cause of Point MacKenzie blast
A tanker trailer leaking liquefied natural gas likely caused last week's explosive fire at a Point MacKenzie plant, state investigators say.
Gas plant restarts after explosions
A natural gas plant at Point MacKenzie was restarted late Thursday night after having been shut down earlier in the day amid a series of explosions that destroyed the facility's maintenance building.
Fire destroys building at Alaska gas plant
Three explosions and a fire gutted a building at a natural gas plant in southern Alaska early Thursday, authorities said.
Three explosions at Point MacKenzie gas plant
POINT MACKENZIE, Alaska-Crews are working to clean up the damage from three explosions at a Point MacKenzie natural gas plant this morning.
Explosion at Pt. MacKenzie gas plant
Crews are working to extinguish an explosion at the Point MacKenzie liquefied natural gas plant this morning.
Blasts rip gas plant at Point MacKenzie
Mat-Su Borough emergency crews are on the scene of a fire at a liquefied natural gas plant on Point MacKenzie.
Outgoing bullet gas line chief cites indecision
NOAH: State has to decide among energy sources, he says; others say not yet. Published: December 15th, 2009 10:29 PM Last Modified: December 15th, 2009 10:29 PM Harry Noah said Tuesday he's quitting as the governor's in-state gas pipeline chief amid frustration over a civil war between competing plans for Alaska's energy.
Point Mackenzie Is A Happening Place
A deep water port , a new prison , Burma Landing for fishing , a new ferry system in the future as well as a possible railroad extension are just some of the attractions in the area.
State's gas pipeline chief quits, legislators say under pressure
PRESSURE: Legislators claim DNR compromised project favoring major line. Published: November 18th, 2009 07:34 PM Last Modified: November 18th, 2009 11:01 PM Gov.
Funding for top projects tops agenda for meeting
The Valley's borough and state political leaders met this week to try to make sure the Valley's top road, building and other projects get adequate funding in the state budget next year.
State to file for permits for a $4 billion bullet line
A state-led effort in planning a "bullet line" to bring natural gas from the North Slope is moving forward as a contingency, in case a proposed large gas pipeline falters.
$1.2M to Identify Historic Sites for Knik Arm Crossing
There is another step forward in the effort to build a bridge across Knik Arm. After years of trying to reach a compromise, the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority has agreed to pay a city, a borough and tribal organizations money to research if building the bridge will destroy any historical areas such as burial sites.
Thorough land-use study should precede changes
Anchorage officials are working to finish rewriting the municipality's land-use regulations.
Knik Arm Bridge will be useful and used
The proposed Knik Arm Bridge is not a bridge to nowhere, it is a "bridge to somewhere." Those who don't believe so should drive down the beautifully paved road to Point MacKenzie on a nice, clear day and look across the Inlet.
Wacker Neuson Attends Alaska Ground Breaking
Wacker Neuson representatives were on hand at the June 17, 2009 ground breaking ceremony of Alaska's Goose Creek Corrections Center.A The $240 million project, located near Point MacKenzie, AK, is the largest building construction project for the state in recent history.A The 435,000 square foot medium security facility will house over 1,500 ...
Assembly Votes on Knik Arm Bridge
The Anchorage Assembly says construction of a bridge across Knik Arm from the city to Point MacKenzie should be delayed.
Anchorage Assembly backs Knik Arm bridge delay
The Anchorage Assembly has unanimously backed delaying construction of a bridge across Knik Arm from the city to Point MacKenzie in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Borough plans study of upkeep costs for ferry
The Mat-Su Borough plans to spend $25,000 to study how much it will cost to run a passenger ferry between Anchorage and Mat-Su, and other potential ports of call.
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Ground Broken for New Correctional Center
The state broke ground on Wednesday for the new prison atA Point MacKenzie. A The Goose Creek Correctional Center is a $240 million project backed by both the state of Alaska and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
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Former state lawmakers Pete Kott and Vic Kohring are free to travel without asking for permission from a judge.