'Chickaloonies' artists bring creativity to Palmer with free comics workshop
January 16, 2026
The family-friendly workshop looks to unlock the inner artist in everyone
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to OK strike if contract talks collapse
January 15, 2026
The strike would be the second such walk out in three years.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Jan. 15-18)
January 15, 2026
A local play, comedy, auditions and music are in the line up for this weekend in Mat-Su.
Mat-Su Untold to return with stories about ‘Things That Move Us’
January 09, 2026
Tickets for the annual storytelling night are on sale now.
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Palmer City Council member Victoria Hudson resigns, citing accountability concerns
January 14, 2026
Hudson's resignation is effectively immediately, she said.
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January 14, 2026
A fire destroyed a city-owned nativity scene in Wasilla after its shelter flipped over during a December windstorm.
State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
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State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
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'Chickaloonies' artists bring creativity to Palmer with free comics workshop
January 16, 2026
The family-friendly workshop looks to unlock the inner artist in everyone
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Mat-Su school bus workers vote to OK strike if contract talks collapse
January 15, 2026
The strike would be the second such walk out in three years.
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Palmer City Council member Victoria Hudson resigns, citing accountability concerns
January 14, 2026
Hudson's resignation is effectively immediately, she said.
State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
Wasilla
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Mat-Su’s holiest windstorm casualty? Wasilla’s baby Jesus and family
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A fire destroyed a city-owned nativity scene in Wasilla after its shelter flipped over during a December windstorm.
State plans turn-blocking medians for Parks Highway in Wasilla
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Community effort transforms Houston riverfront into family-friendly park space
November 06, 2025
The park project was run by volunters and coordinated by local Rotary clubs.
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