Mat-Su alcohol sales tax headed to November ballot
June 05, 2026
Some assembly members said the measure could help reduce property taxes, while business owners warn it would hurt sales.
30 years later, Big Lake remembers devastating Millers Reach Fire
June 04, 2026
Community members will gather Saturday to mark the anniversary of the disaster.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (June 5-7): 9 fun options across the valley
June 04, 2026
From free music to baseball, there's plenty to do across Mat-Su this weekend.
Mat-Su Sentinel acquires Frontiersman, bringing legacy paper under local nonprofit
June 03, 2026
The change is a chance to strengthen and grow community news coverage in Mat-Su.
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Houston to celebrate 60th birthday with free cake and ice cream Saturday
June 03, 2026
The celebration is scheduled for Houston's city hall at 3 p.m. on June 6.
Glenn Highway bridge reroute extended after crews find deep concrete damage
June 02, 2026
The lane closures and detour onto the southbound bridge will now last into July.
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.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Mat-Su alcohol sales tax headed to November ballot
June 05, 2026
Some assembly members said the measure could help reduce property taxes, while business owners warn it would hurt sales.
30 years later, Big Lake remembers devastating Millers Reach Fire
June 04, 2026
Community members will gather Saturday to mark the anniversary of the disaster.
Community
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Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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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.
Photos: Families, friends say goodbye to three closing Mat-Su schools
May 20, 2026
Events at Glacier View, Larson and Meadow Lakes celebrated students, staff and school legacies ahead of the campuses’ final day Wednesday.
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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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.