Palmer museum wants residents to help make history
September 13, 2026
An update is in the works for the museum’s permanent exhibit space
Mat-Su prep athletes on the trails, turf enter final weeks ahead of postseason
September 11, 2026
From flag football to cross-country running, Mat-Su's teams are holding their own.
Wasilla High graduate among those lost in the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
September 09, 2026
Electronics Technician 1st Class Ronald Hemenway was killed when terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 08, 2026
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Mat-Su inches forward plan for Bogard Road state trooper, 911 hub
September 09, 2026
If constructed, the borough wants to open the facility by late 2028.
Antimony plant offloaded at Port MacKenzie; up to 40 jobs planned
September 07, 2026
Antimony will be processed near the port, then shipped out.
Colony senior pulls away to victory, Knights sweep team titles during George Plumley Invite at Palmer High
September 05, 2026
What you need to know: * Colony swept the team titles at the George Plumley Invitational at Palmer High, with the boys scoring 28 points and the girls 47 despite splitting its squad between Palmer and the Kodiak Invitational. * Colony senior Josiah Herrick won the boys 5K in 16:58, leading
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Palmer museum wants residents to help make history
September 13, 2026
An update is in the works for the museum’s permanent exhibit space
Wasilla High graduate among those lost in the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
September 09, 2026
Electronics Technician 1st Class Ronald Hemenway was killed when terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
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Mat-Su prep athletes on the trails, turf enter final weeks ahead of postseason
September 11, 2026
From flag football to cross-country running, Mat-Su's teams are holding their own.
Colony senior pulls away to victory, Knights sweep team titles during George Plumley Invite at Palmer High
September 05, 2026
What you need to know: * Colony swept the team titles at the George Plumley Invitational at Palmer High, with the boys scoring 28 points and the girls 47 despite splitting its squad between Palmer and the Kodiak Invitational. * Colony senior Josiah Herrick won the boys 5K in 16:58, leading
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How to know if you can vote in city elections
August 06, 2026
Confused about whether you live in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city limits? We can help.
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.
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Here Are the 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
August 31, 2026
Voters in all but one of Mat-Su's seven districts will pick Assembly or School Board candidates this year.
Mat-Su teens represent Alaska at Patriot Games national athletic competition
August 21, 2026
The students joined high school-aged athletes from across the country.
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Valley Garden Club reuses garden plastics
July 31, 2026
The used pots can be found at the Valley Community Recycling Solutions center near Palmer.
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.
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