Detours ahead as road closures begin near Wasilla
July 14, 2026
Sections of Settlers Bay Drive and Fern Street will close this week as part of major road repair projects.
There’s more than meets the eye at Matanuska Experiment Farm
July 13, 2026
Historic farm on the outskirts of urban Mat-Su is a hub for Alaska agricultural research
Candidate filing open now in Houston city elections; closes Wednesday
July 10, 2026
The filing period opened July 1 and runs through July 15.
'A growing dumpster fire': An invasive predator is wreaking havoc on Mat-Su salmon
July 10, 2026
Warming rivers and the uncanny ability of northern pike to navigate saltwater have enabled the freshwater invaders to lay siege to Southcentral Alaska’s salmon and trout.
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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
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.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Detours ahead as road closures begin near Wasilla
July 14, 2026
Sections of Settlers Bay Drive and Fern Street will close this week as part of major road repair projects.
There’s more than meets the eye at Matanuska Experiment Farm
July 13, 2026
Historic farm on the outskirts of urban Mat-Su is a hub for Alaska agricultural research
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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'A growing dumpster fire': An invasive predator is wreaking havoc on Mat-Su salmon
July 10, 2026
Warming rivers and the uncanny ability of northern pike to navigate saltwater have enabled the freshwater invaders to lay siege to Southcentral Alaska’s salmon and trout.
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
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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Detours ahead as road closures begin near Wasilla
July 14, 2026
Sections of Settlers Bay Drive and Fern Street will close this week as part of major road repair projects.
Wasilla museum turns to whale exhibit to drive visitors
May 18, 2026
The newly rebranded Museum of Alaska opens its summer season this week.
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.