Early ranked choice results indicate Tilton, McCabe trail in Alaska legislature races
November 05, 2026
Republican Rep. Elexie Moore of Wasilla leads by just six votes in latest available tabulation results.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Nov. 6-8): Grinches, gifts and good grooves
November 05, 2026
From books to bands, here are five things to do this weekend in the Mat-Su.
Mat-Su voters poised to reject tax measures as close races remain undecided
November 04, 2026
A borough school board race and nearly all Mat-Su-area state House and Senate races remained too close to call, with thousands of absentee ballots still uncounted.
Skiers must share Independence Mine with private vehicles under state park update
November 03, 2026
The roads in the park are typically used as cross-country ski trails over the winter months.
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Paint and potatoes: Palmer Museum’s dinner series helps artists make history
November 04, 2026
‘Local Leaders’ event at Palmer Depot will feature stories behind the art.
Palmer council member apologizes after remarks about city manager's childcare
November 02, 2026
Palmer City Council member chided City Manager Kolby Hickel Zerkel for attending the city council meeting remotely while feeding her infant daughter.
Palmer council OKs independent review of city ethics allegations
October 30, 2026
The complaint includes questions about airport planning, golf course management decisions and financial disclosures.
Elections
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Mat-Su voters poised to reject tax measures as close races remain undecided
November 04, 2026
A borough school board race and nearly all Mat-Su-area state House and Senate races remained too close to call, with thousands of absentee ballots still uncounted.
The Q&As with 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
November 03, 2026
Mat-Su Assembly and School Board candidates answer your questions.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers
October 28, 2026
The Senate Resources Committee subpoenaed John Crowther to get answers on the state’s plans.
Mat-Su Assembly withdraws request to start school after Labor Day
October 22, 2026
Officials will instead discuss the idea at a future meeting with the Mat-Su School Board.
Outdoors & Sports
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Skiers must share Independence Mine with private vehicles under state park update
November 03, 2026
The roads in the park are typically used as cross-country ski trails over the winter months.
Volunteers staff the Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge booth at outdoor shows across Alaska each year, educating the public about the effects of lead bullets on large birds of prey, copper-bullet ballistics and rebates for purchasing copper ammunition. From left: David Dwyer of 49th State Cartridge Co.; Mark Lindberg of the Alaska chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers; and Ron Clarke of the Alaska Falconers Association, who help lead the challenge. (Photo courtesy of Travis Booms)"
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Alaska ‘Copper Ammo Challenge’ pays hunters to change their habits
October 26, 2026
Shooters can receive up to $120 in rebates.
Palmer
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Paint and potatoes: Palmer Museum’s dinner series helps artists make history
November 04, 2026
‘Local Leaders’ event at Palmer Depot will feature stories behind the art.
Palmer council member apologizes after remarks about city manager's childcare
November 02, 2026
Palmer City Council member chided City Manager Kolby Hickel Zerkel for attending the city council meeting remotely while feeding her infant daughter.
Wasilla
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'Once Upon a Spooky Night' 2026 youth story contest winners
October 27, 2026
From a headless horse on the hunt to a mysterious Halloween party in Monsterland, young Mat-Su writers are putting their imaginations to work in the Wasilla Public Library's annual Once Upon a Spooky Night story contest. The winning stories, written by students in first through seventh grades,
Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
October 27, 2026
Applications will open Nov. 9.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su Assembly withdraws request to start school after Labor Day
October 22, 2026
Officials will instead discuss the idea at a future meeting with the Mat-Su School Board.
Mat-Su School Board rejects charter school proposal for former Meadow Lakes Elementary
October 21, 2026
Opening a new school would undermine savings from last year's school closures, officials said.
Community
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Paint and potatoes: Palmer Museum’s dinner series helps artists make history
November 04, 2026
‘Local Leaders’ event at Palmer Depot will feature stories behind the art.
Hundreds of youth turned out for the Thrive Mat-Su Spooktacular event on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Palmer Junior Middle School. (Photos courtesy of Thrive Mat-Su) "
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Thrive Mat-Su uses low-cost events to prevent youth substance abuse
October 30, 2026
Positive activities are central to Thrive’s mission.
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