Feeling ‘wintimidated?’ This event aims to lower barriers to getting outside
March 02, 2026
The annual event is set for March 7 at Government Peak Recreation Area near Palmer.
Mat-Su school budget proposal to include support staff, sports and activities cuts
February 27, 2026
The proposal joins a plan to close three district schools at the end of the year.
Palmer council approves temporary sales tax hike for new library
February 25, 2026
The 1% sales tax rate increase starts in April and will sunset in late 2027.
Mat-Su school bus workers to strike Monday
February 24, 2026
The walk out starts four days before students head out for more than a week of spring break.
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Palmer mayor selects new member for vacant council seat
February 24, 2026
The Palmer City Council’s newest member will be sworn in at a regular meeting Tuesday.
Mat-Su School District plans closures amid funding shortfall, names third school
February 23, 2026
The proposed closures will impact about 650 students.
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Mat-Su Assembly approves animal control takeover, tax shift for city residents
February 23, 2026
The update changes how city residents get help with animal issues, including lost pets.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider sales tax ballot measure
February 18, 2026
If approved, the sales tax would replace most borough property taxes
Community
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Feeling ‘wintimidated?’ This event aims to lower barriers to getting outside
March 02, 2026
The annual event is set for March 7 at Government Peak Recreation Area near Palmer.
For this newly arrived Alaskan, trapping makes for a more meaningful life
February 20, 2026
In Mat-Su, trappers like Rausch are preparing for the Fur Rondy annual auction.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su school budget proposal to include support staff, sports and activities cuts
February 27, 2026
The proposal joins a plan to close three district schools at the end of the year.
Mat-Su school bus workers to strike Monday
February 24, 2026
The walk out starts four days before students head out for more than a week of spring break.
Palmer
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Palmer council approves temporary sales tax hike for new library
February 25, 2026
The 1% sales tax rate increase starts in April and will sunset in late 2027.
Palmer mayor selects new member for vacant council seat
February 24, 2026
The Palmer City Council’s newest member will be sworn in at a regular meeting Tuesday.
Wasilla
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Mat-Su’s holiest windstorm casualty? Wasilla’s baby Jesus and family
January 14, 2026
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
January 05, 2026
The updates are designed to improve traffic flow and safety along the corridor.
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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.
'Trick-or-Trot' offers family fun, fundraising for Palmer early learning program
October 13, 2025
The fun run is scheduled for Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m.