What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (May 1-3): Music, auction, homes and safety first
April 30, 2026
Seven events across Mat-Su showcase music, travel and family fun.
Mat-Su school bus service to restart Tuesday after union and Durham reach agreement
April 29, 2026
Workers voted this week to ratify the new contract; bus service to resume for final weeks of school year
Road closures, delays ahead as crews finish Seward Meridian project
April 28, 2026
Drivers should expect detours as final phase of road project begins.
At Hawkwatch Weekend, birders flock to Glacier View pullout to tally raptors
April 27, 2026
Mat-Su Hawkwatch event combines research, education and roadside camaraderie.
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Second surviving dog recovered in Mat-Su cruelty case; borough names special investigator
April 24, 2026
The dog, Birdie, is in good health and housed at the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Shelter, officials said.
Mat-Su students get high-tech insight at first drone career day
April 24, 2026
Demonstration introduces students to drone careers in industries across Alaska
Mat-Su to hire outside investigator for animal control probe after deaths of 25 dogs
April 22, 2026
Outside review to scrutinize animal control actions, oversight after kennel deaths.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Road closures, delays ahead as crews finish Seward Meridian project
April 28, 2026
Drivers should expect detours as final phase of road project begins.
Second surviving dog recovered in Mat-Su cruelty case; borough names special investigator
April 24, 2026
The dog, Birdie, is in good health and housed at the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Shelter, officials said.
Community
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Menard Center concession stand raised thousands for local causes, but faces uncertain future
April 20, 2026
After 3 years and $300,000 in donations, stand operator says it’s time to call it quits
Free Mat-Su landfill coupons available until May 31
April 17, 2026
The annual coupon program gives Mat-Su property owners $25 in free dumping at the Mat-Su landfill and transfer stations.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su school bus service to restart Tuesday after union and Durham reach agreement
April 29, 2026
Workers voted this week to ratify the new contract; bus service to resume for final weeks of school year
Mat-Su students get high-tech insight at first drone career day
April 24, 2026
Demonstration introduces students to drone careers in industries across Alaska
Palmer
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Palmer sales tax hike could cost Alaska State Fair $100K
April 14, 2026
The tax increase was proposed and approved after the fair had already set contracts for the upcoming season, officials said.
Palmer history takes spotlight in one-woman show
April 03, 2026
New play explores life of pioneering Palmer librarian Sally Gwin
Wasilla
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Menard Center concession stand raised thousands for local causes, but faces uncertain future
April 20, 2026
After 3 years and $300,000 in donations, stand operator says it’s time to call it quits
Pretty sweet: Valley Performing Arts celebrates golden anniversary
March 27, 2026
Willy Wonka musical to cap local arts group’s 50th season.
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Public Notices
View all →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.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Hermon Road Extension and Upgrade, Parks Highway to Palmer-Wasilla Highway
March 20, 2026
A public open house will be held March 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wasilla Public Library.