Mat-Su wind disaster relief applications open as new high wind warning issued
December 12, 2025
Winds are expected to peak Sunday afternoon with gusts of up to 80 mph.
Celebrate Hanukkah in Mat-Su with these free events -- including a pogo stunt show
December 12, 2025
Hanukkah events are scheduled for Talkeetna, Wasilla and Palmer.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Dec. 11-14): Colony Christmas, shopping and songs
December 11, 2025
Some area events were originally scheduled for last week and pushed out due to the windstorm.
Governor approves disaster declaration to provide financial help for residents
December 10, 2025
The declaration brings state financial assistance for individuals impacted by the three-day storm.
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Alaska mining company pushing Cook Inlet, Hatcher Pass projects will merge with Canadian firm
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Borough officials are gathering feedback through an online survey.
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A emergency shelter in Wasilla was expected to remain open.
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Mat-Su wind disaster relief applications open as new high wind warning issued
December 12, 2025
Winds are expected to peak Sunday afternoon with gusts of up to 80 mph.
Governor approves disaster declaration to provide financial help for residents
December 10, 2025
The declaration brings state financial assistance for individuals impacted by the three-day storm.
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Celebrate Hanukkah in Mat-Su with these free events -- including a pogo stunt show
December 12, 2025
Hanukkah events are scheduled for Talkeetna, Wasilla and Palmer.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Dec. 11-14): Colony Christmas, shopping and songs
December 11, 2025
Some area events were originally scheduled for last week and pushed out due to the windstorm.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su school bus carrying 9 students tips over on icy road; no serious injuries reported
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Bus 33 was headed to Machetanz Elementary School when it tipped over due to icy road conditions.
Mat-Su School District removes Indigenous land acknowledgment signs, halts land statements at events
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The decision to remove the land acknowledgment signs and halt traditional land acknowledgment statements was not subject to public comment.
Palmer
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Former Palmer City Council member sentenced in 2022 drunken driving case
December 02, 2025
An Anchorage jury found Richard Best guilty of operating under the influence following a trial last month.
Palmer planning commission chair appointed to empty council seat
November 18, 2025
Penny Mosher will serve on the council until the October 2026 election.
Wasilla
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Major Wasilla road overhaul to convert Main Street to one-way traffic, add dedicated bike lanes
October 28, 2025
The project will funnel the downtown Wasilla area's southbound traffic to Main Street and northbound traffic to Yenlo Street.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
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Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.
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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.
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