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It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.

June 23, 2026

Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.

Outdoors & Sports

The Mat-Su salmon desert, kings for youth and open zone streams

June 18, 2026

Here's what you need to know about fishing in Mat-Su into late June.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly rejects 3 tax proposals, but a new one may be coming

June 17, 2026

The measures included a 1.5% sales tax, a 6.5% sales tax and a tax on gravel pit operators.

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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Landfill fire likely caused by exploding lithium battery

June 22, 2026

The fire sent a plume of black smoke towering into the air above the landfill

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Mat-Su Trails Passport offers prizes for visiting borough trails

June 22, 2026

Users can log their stops in the passport booklet or in the online portal.

Community

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It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.

June 23, 2026

Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.

Final Alaska Homestead Expo set for Big Lake this weekend

May 20, 2026

The event is scheduled for the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center on Friday and Saturday.

Outdoors & Sports

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Featured

Mat-Su Trails Passport offers prizes for visiting borough trails

June 22, 2026

Users can log their stops in the passport booklet or in the online portal.

The Mat-Su salmon desert, kings for youth and open zone streams

June 18, 2026

Here's what you need to know about fishing in Mat-Su into late June.

Palmer

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Lawsuit alleges Palmer violated open meetings law in golf course talks

June 12, 2026

The complaint asks the court to void the city’s decision to end its contract with Eagle Golf Course Management.

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.

Wasilla

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Wasilla museum turns to whale exhibit to drive visitors

May 18, 2026

The newly rebranded Museum of Alaska opens its summer season this week.

Video: Driver slams car into Wasilla Police headquarters

May 14, 2026

No one inside the building was injured by the crash, officials said.

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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Join Wasilla Area Seniors for 'Miles for Meals' fun run

June 11, 2026

Wasilla Area Seniors aims to raise $100,000 this year to support meals for seniors programming.

Colony High freshman named Gatorade Alaska Softball Player of the Year

June 05, 2026

The award honors a single player from each state each year..

Public Notices

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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.