Mat-Su prep athletes on the trails, turf enter final weeks ahead of postseason
September 11, 2026
From flag football to cross-country running, Mat-Su's teams are holding their own.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 11-13): Remembering 9/11, a trail race and drag racing
September 10, 2026
At least four events across Mat-Su will honor the Sept. 11 25th anniversary.
Wasilla High graduate among those lost in the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
September 09, 2026
Electronics Technician 1st Class Ronald Hemenway was killed when terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
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Wasilla High graduate among those lost in the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
September 09, 2026
Electronics Technician 1st Class Ronald Hemenway was killed when terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
Cabbage king cashes in again with one of the largest entries in fair history
September 04, 2026
Palmer’s Scott Robb won $1,000 cash and bragging rights for another year.
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Mat-Su prep athletes on the trails, turf enter final weeks ahead of postseason
September 11, 2026
From flag football to cross-country running, Mat-Su's teams are holding their own.
Colony senior pulls away to victory, Knights sweep team titles during George Plumley Invite at Palmer High
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What you need to know: * Colony swept the team titles at the George Plumley Invitational at Palmer High, with the boys scoring 28 points and the girls 47 despite splitting its squad between Palmer and the Kodiak Invitational. * Colony senior Josiah Herrick won the boys 5K in 16:58, leading
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Palmer officials to explore new $50 million civic center
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Alaska State Fair to demolish, rebuild concert venue after this year’s shows
August 20, 2026
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How to know if you can vote in city elections
August 06, 2026
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Detours ahead as road closures begin near Wasilla
July 14, 2026
Sections of Settlers Bay Drive and Fern Street will close this week as part of major road repair projects.
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Here Are the 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
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Mat-Su teens represent Alaska at Patriot Games national athletic competition
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The students joined high school-aged athletes from across the country.
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Valley Garden Club reuses garden plastics
July 31, 2026
The used pots can be found at the Valley Community Recycling Solutions center near Palmer.
Join Wasilla Area Seniors for 'Miles for Meals' fun run
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