What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 25-27): Prepping, hopping and pumpkins
September 24, 2026
There's a host of indoor and outdoor fun scheduled for the weekend.
Mat-Su landfill says automated lane should reduce entrance delays
September 23, 2026
Customers are complaining about the new entrance area.
Art contest asks students to picture Wasilla’s future
September 23, 2026
The winning artwork from an open call will be featured in a long-term city planning document.
Early voting now open in Palmer, Houston and Wasilla city elections
September 22, 2026
Early voting opened Monday and runs through Oct. 5.
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Mat-Su Assembly bans borough use of Flock-style license plate readers
September 21, 2026
The ban blocks the borough from using the cameras or paying for or being a part of projects that do.
Colony signal caller ranks No. 2 nationally in passing yards
September 19, 2026
What you need to know * Colony flag football quarterback Bri Parrent ranks No. 2 nationally in passing yards with 4,144 yards, just 29 behind national leader Kate Meier. The sophomore has accounted for 64 total touchdowns in 14 games. * Parrent powered No. 3 Colony to a 21-0 victory
Mat-Su to withhold at least $100,000 from Durham over late, canceled routes
September 18, 2026
Hundreds of routes were late or canceled during the first five weeks of school
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Mat-Su landfill says automated lane should reduce entrance delays
September 23, 2026
Customers are complaining about the new entrance area.
Mat-Su Assembly bans borough use of Flock-style license plate readers
September 21, 2026
The ban blocks the borough from using the cameras or paying for or being a part of projects that do.
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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.
Outdoors & Sports
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Colony signal caller ranks No. 2 nationally in passing yards
September 19, 2026
What you need to know * Colony flag football quarterback Bri Parrent ranks No. 2 nationally in passing yards with 4,144 yards, just 29 behind national leader Kate Meier. The sophomore has accounted for 64 total touchdowns in 14 games. * Parrent powered No. 3 Colony to a 21-0 victory
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.
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Art contest asks students to picture Wasilla’s future
September 23, 2026
The winning artwork from an open call will be featured in a long-term city planning document.
Early voting now open in Palmer, Houston and Wasilla city elections
September 22, 2026
Early voting opened Monday and runs through Oct. 5.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su to withhold at least $100,000 from Durham over late, canceled routes
September 18, 2026
Hundreds of routes were late or canceled during the first five weeks of school
Mat-Su moves ahead with school concealed carry program using state, taxpayer funds
September 16, 2026
Supporters say the program is necessary to keep students safe.
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Palmer Elks to host annual car show, sock hop
September 22, 2026
The 4th annual Car Show and Sock Hop will be held Saturday at the Palmer Elks Lodge on Finger Lake. The event is free and open to the public. Cars, motorcycles and fire trucks will be on display in the lodge parking lot from noon to 4 p.m. After
Don't wait to prepare: Get ready at the annual Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness Expo
September 16, 2026
Get prepared with 80 local exhibitors and vendors.
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