What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Feb. 19-22): Dogs, ice, music and arts
February 19, 2026
Whether you’re feeling sporty or in the mood for some arts, Mat-Su is the place to be this weekend.
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to strike as soon as March 2
February 18, 2026
Contract negotiations between workers and Durham School Services stalled last month over issues including wages, training and health check requirements.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider sales tax ballot measure
February 18, 2026
If approved, the sales tax would replace most borough property taxes
Roaring ’20s take stage at popular Palmer wearable art show
February 17, 2026
The annual event is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style.
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For this newly arrived Alaskan, trapping makes for a more meaningful life
February 20, 2026
In Mat-Su, trappers like Rausch are preparing for the Fur Rondy annual auction.
Mat-Su tightens grad ceremony rules for homeschoolers, ends principal discretion
February 16, 2026
The update means Mat-Su homeschoolers must take at least two in-person classes per semester at a brick-and-mortar before they can join in on graduation festivities.
Palmer City Council eyes sales tax increase to cover some library construction costs
February 13, 2026
The temporary tax change would boost the city's sales tax from 3% to 4%.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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For this newly arrived Alaskan, trapping makes for a more meaningful life
February 20, 2026
In Mat-Su, trappers like Rausch are preparing for the Fur Rondy annual auction.
Roaring ’20s take stage at popular Palmer wearable art show
February 17, 2026
The annual event is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su school bus workers vote to strike as soon as March 2
February 18, 2026
Contract negotiations between workers and Durham School Services stalled last month over issues including wages, training and health check requirements.
Mat-Su tightens grad ceremony rules for homeschoolers, ends principal discretion
February 16, 2026
The update means Mat-Su homeschoolers must take at least two in-person classes per semester at a brick-and-mortar before they can join in on graduation festivities.
Palmer
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Palmer City Council eyes sales tax increase to cover some library construction costs
February 13, 2026
The temporary tax change would boost the city's sales tax from 3% to 4%.
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.
Wasilla
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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
January 05, 2026
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
November 06, 2025
The park project was run by volunters and coordinated by local Rotary clubs.
'Trick-or-Trot' offers family fun, fundraising for Palmer early learning program
October 13, 2025
The fun run is scheduled for Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m.