Mat-Su landfill rolls out new entrance designed to reduce traffic backups
September 01, 2026
The new entrance is located on landfill land once utilized by a trail system.
Giant 1,436-pound pumpkin takes the crown at Alaska State Fair
August 31, 2026
The entry was more than 700 pounds smaller than the state fair record set in 2022.
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.
Palmer officials to explore new $50 million civic center
August 31, 2026
The center would bring most Palmer city services under one roof.
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Mat-Su Sentinel celebrates 30 years of Best of the Valley with contest refresh
August 30, 2026
The annual Best of the Valley contest will shift from the busy fall season to spring.
Colony girls take third and fifth at Ted McKenney Invitational; Chugiak sweeps team titles
August 28, 2026
Colony girls and boys teams both placed second at the meet.
At the Alaska State Fair, creativity takes center stage
August 26, 2026
Local artists share the process behind their popular creations.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Mat-Su landfill rolls out new entrance designed to reduce traffic backups
September 01, 2026
The new entrance is located on landfill land once utilized by a trail system.
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.
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At the Alaska State Fair, creativity takes center stage
August 26, 2026
Local artists share the process behind their popular creations.
Alaska State Fair to demolish, rebuild concert venue after this year’s shows
August 20, 2026
The project will start in September and is slated to be finished by next year's fair
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Palmer
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Palmer officials to explore new $50 million civic center
August 31, 2026
The center would bring most Palmer city services under one roof.
Alaska State Fair to demolish, rebuild concert venue after this year’s shows
August 20, 2026
The project will start in September and is slated to be finished by next year's fair
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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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.
Mat-Su Sentinel Community Bulletin Board
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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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