What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (June 12-14): Colony Days, free music and racing
June 11, 2026
Parade, bed races and live music headline Colony Days as other events fill the Valley calendar.
Mat-Su proposal would add 1.5% sales tax outside cities, add property tax exemption
June 10, 2026
A second proposal also up for debate this month would add a new gravel tax.
Weekslong closure at Trunk Road intersection set to begin next week
June 08, 2026
The new roundabout project will completely shut down the Trunk and Palmer-Fishhook intersection from June 15 through July 3.
Competition and camaraderie mark youth shooting championship in Big Lake
June 08, 2026
Athletes from around the state gathered at 7th Summit Shooting Park for the competition.
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Chasing King Salmon on Knik River at the Eklutna Tailrace
June 11, 2026
Looking for kings at the trailrace? Here's what to know.
Mat-Su School Board approves teacher concealed carry program
June 08, 2026
Participants must attend at least 24 hours of training and will receive a $500 stipend meant to help cover their costs.
Community gathers to celebrate Houston’s 60th birthday
June 06, 2026
The event included cake, ice cream and community stories.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Mat-Su proposal would add 1.5% sales tax outside cities, add property tax exemption
June 10, 2026
A second proposal also up for debate this month would add a new gravel tax.
Weekslong closure at Trunk Road intersection set to begin next week
June 08, 2026
The new roundabout project will completely shut down the Trunk and Palmer-Fishhook intersection from June 15 through July 3.
Community
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Outdoors & Sports
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Chasing King Salmon on Knik River at the Eklutna Tailrace
June 11, 2026
Looking for kings at the trailrace? Here's what to know.
Competition and camaraderie mark youth shooting championship in Big Lake
June 08, 2026
Athletes from around the state gathered at 7th Summit Shooting Park for the competition.
Palmer
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Work underway on new Palmer library as city celebrates groundbreaking
June 01, 2026
Construction on the new Palmer Public Library is expected to finish next summer.
Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
May 29, 2026
The Palmer judicial district has the highest numbers of civil and criminal caseloads in the state.
Wasilla
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Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su School Board approves teacher concealed carry program
June 08, 2026
Participants must attend at least 24 hours of training and will receive a $500 stipend meant to help cover their costs.
What's next for Mat-Su's three shuttered school buildings
June 01, 2026
Larson and Meadow Lakes elementary schools and Glacier View School closed this month as part of a series of district budget cuts.
Mat-Su Sentinel Community Bulletin Board
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Public Notices
View all →NOTICE: MatSu Planning for Transportation (MVP) MPO Technical Committee
June 01, 2026
MEETING NOTICE: MatSu Planning for Transportation (MVP) MPO Technical Committee The MVP for Transportation Technical Committee will hold its monthly meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, via Microsoft Teams. Meeting links, the agenda, meeting packet and additional information are available at www.mvpmpo.com. Meeting ID:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - POSTPONED: City of Wasilla Planning Department
April 28, 2026
The Wasilla Planning Comisssion public hearing previously scheduled for April 28, 2026 is postponed.