What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 4-7): Giant cabbages, livestock auctions and the final state fair hurrah
September 03, 2026
It's big veg
Four species that dominate Mat-Su fall fishing
September 03, 2026
Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean fishing is over.
Two longtime Mat-Su librarians leave after decades of service
September 02, 2026
What you need to know: * Two longtime Mat-Su librarians left their posts in August. Geri Denkewalter retired after 40 years at the Talkeetna Library, while Julie Mitchell left the Willow Library after 16 years there and about 30 years in the profession. * Both librarians helped make their libraries community
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.
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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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Two longtime Mat-Su librarians leave after decades of service
September 02, 2026
What you need to know: * Two longtime Mat-Su librarians left their posts in August. Geri Denkewalter retired after 40 years at the Talkeetna Library, while Julie Mitchell left the Willow Library after 16 years there and about 30 years in the profession. * Both librarians helped make their libraries community
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.
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Two longtime Mat-Su librarians leave after decades of service
September 02, 2026
What you need to know: * Two longtime Mat-Su librarians left their posts in August. Geri Denkewalter retired after 40 years at the Talkeetna Library, while Julie Mitchell left the Willow Library after 16 years there and about 30 years in the profession. * Both librarians helped make their libraries community
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.
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Four species that dominate Mat-Su fall fishing
September 03, 2026
Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean fishing is over.
Senior uses career night to help Wasilla football snap a 15-game losing skid
August 28, 2026
Wasilla High School's Brandon Wadleigh helped the Warriors beat Chugiak 35-15.
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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.
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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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