What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (July 9-12): Music, markets and mountains
July 09, 2026
From Hatcher Pass to Talkeetna, the weekend has plenty for everyone.
Sockeye sport fishing opens at Fish Creek; Mat-Su dipnet fisheries coming
July 09, 2026
Fish Creek is the top early-season sockeye sport fishing destination
It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 08, 2026
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
MEA raises electric bills as natural gas costs climb
July 07, 2026
The change increases Mat-Su residential bills an average of $14.53 each month.
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After more than a decade of delays, new Mat-Su visitors center is now open
July 06, 2026
The new visitor center is located near Palmer and was primarily paid for with grants.
Free 'Discover Wild Heritage' series highlights Mat-Su history, wildlife
July 03, 2026
The free, family-friendly Friday evening event is held weekly in Matanuska River Park in Palmer.
Archangel Road beavers, ponds removed to prevent flooding
June 30, 2026
Three beavers were killed and two ponds removed from about mile two of Archangel Road.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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MEA raises electric bills as natural gas costs climb
July 07, 2026
The change increases Mat-Su residential bills an average of $14.53 each month.
After more than a decade of delays, new Mat-Su visitors center is now open
July 06, 2026
The new visitor center is located near Palmer and was primarily paid for with grants.
Community
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It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 08, 2026
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
Books from shuttered Mat-Su school get second life through free book program
June 26, 2026
The books are a part of a free parks program hosted in Palmer.
Outdoors & Sports
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Sockeye sport fishing opens at Fish Creek; Mat-Su dipnet fisheries coming
July 09, 2026
Fish Creek is the top early-season sockeye sport fishing destination
Fishing into the Fourth: Where to chase fish this holiday weekend
July 02, 2026
Here's what locals itching to cast a line or bring in salmon this holiday weekend need to know.
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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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
View all →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.