Palmer Council rejects sweeping parking rule changes ahead of study’s final report
January 30, 2026
The update would have removed all business parking rules from the city's downtown area.
What to do in Mat-Su (Jan. 29-Feb. 1): Carnival, music, saunas & farm show
January 29, 2026
If you’re looking for a quiet weekend, look elsewhere.
Mat-Su school district may offer gas cards if bus drivers strike
January 27, 2026
The gift cards would help families offset the cost of providing their own transportation.
Willow and ready: Susitna Valley prepares for 64th annual winter carnival
January 20, 2026
Back-to-back weekends of community fun set to begin Jan. 23 on Willow Lake
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Applications open for Palmer’s third council vacancy in less than a year
January 26, 2026
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to fill the seat until October's regular election.
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Project Homeless Connect will be held Jan. 27 at the Menard Center in Wasilla.
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January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.
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Mat-Su home values rise 8% as borough prepares annual property notices
January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.
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January 19, 2026
The repayment agreement should close the book on the costly, unfinished Susitna ferry project.
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Annual event a ‘one-stop shop’ for Mat-Su homeless services
January 23, 2026
Project Homeless Connect will be held Jan. 27 at the Menard Center in Wasilla.
Willow and ready: Susitna Valley prepares for 64th annual winter carnival
January 20, 2026
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Mat-Su school district may offer gas cards if bus drivers strike
January 27, 2026
The gift cards would help families offset the cost of providing their own transportation.
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to OK strike if contract talks collapse
January 15, 2026
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Palmer Council rejects sweeping parking rule changes ahead of study’s final report
January 30, 2026
The update would have removed all business parking rules from the city's downtown area.
Applications open for Palmer’s third council vacancy in less than a year
January 26, 2026
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to fill the seat until October's regular election.
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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
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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
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'Trick-or-Trot' offers family fun, fundraising for Palmer early learning program
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