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(Photo courtesy of Stefan Hinman/Matanuska-Susitna Borough)
Talkeetna Featured

State to test lower speed limit on Parks Highway near Talkeetna

March 12, 2026

The temporary speed zone is meant to improve safety near businesses and a school just off the highway.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Mayor Edna DeVries listens to public testimony
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Featured

Mat-Su data center plan in doubt after mayor’s veto

March 11, 2026

Mayor Edna DeVries has vetoed an assembly resolution backing a data center or other large energy consumption project.

The Palmer Golf Course shown on July 9, 2026.
Palmer Featured

Palmer to run its own golf course after contract talks fail

March 09, 2026

The shift ends an almost two-decade-long relationship with the city’s golf course contractor.

A child holds a "Save Laarson Elementary School" sigh at the Matanuska-Susitna School District School Board meeting
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su School District to reexamine nurse cuts as school closures move toward board approval

March 06, 2026

The list of proposed cuts will go before the Mat-Su school board for a vote March 16.

A dog team takes off during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race restart in Willow on March 2, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Schultz/SchultzPhoto.com)
Community

Iditarod restart returns to its Mat-Su roots Sunday

March 06, 2026

Volunteers, race officials and vendors ready for Willow’s big day this weekend

A school bus drives in front of the Alaska State Capitol
State

After historic education funding increase, some Alaska lawmakers aim to boost the BSA again

March 05, 2026

Legislators say the increase would offset the budget deficits in school districts, including Mat-Su.

Alaska Helicopter Tour's hot air balloon floats above a neighborhood off 49th State Street
Community

Yes, there really is a hot air balloon floating around Mat-Su

March 04, 2026

The 85-foot balloon journeyed over Mat-Su neighborhoods as its owners ran a series of test flights.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Administration building in Palmer
News

Mat-Su Assembly kills proposal to raise member salaries

March 04, 2026

The proposal was designed bring Mat-Su assembly and mayoral salaries in step with the rate of inflation.

Colony High School students gather during a March 3, 2026 walkout
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Students walk out, parents prep protests over proposed Mat-Su school funding cuts

March 03, 2026

Parents and students are expected to flood Mat-Su public meetings this week to protest proposed school funding cuts.

Public Notices

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: 0123-0-2026/AD Wastewater Comprehensive Plan & Engineering Services

January 26, 2026

The City of Wasilla is requesting proposals for GIS mapping, planning, and professional engineering services to develop a Wastewater Comprehensive Plan.

Local youth perform in Aladdin Jr. at the Glenn Massay Theater
What to do in Mat-Su

What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Jan. 22-25): Theater, Willow’s carnival and live music

January 22, 2026

What you need to know: * After months of erratic winter conditions that canceled many events, forecasters are calling for a calm weekend, giving residents a chance to enjoy outdoor and community activities. * Highlights include the first weekend of the Willow Winter Carnival, live acoustic music in Palmer, and two theatrical

The cast of  CS Lewis' The Magician's Newphew
What to do in Mat-Su

What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Jan. 15-18)

January 15, 2026

A local play, comedy, auditions and music are in the line up for this weekend in Mat-Su.

Angie Wade speaks at Mat-Su Untold
Announcements

Mat-Su Untold to return with stories about ‘Things That Move Us’

January 09, 2026

Tickets for the annual storytelling night are on sale now.

What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Jan. 8-11)
What to do in Mat-Su

What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Jan. 8-11)

January 08, 2026

It's time for a NYE re-do in Wasilla and a new play from Valley Performing Arts.

Mat-Su Sentinel
Announcements

Mat-Su Sentinel launches free new community events, public meeting calendars

January 02, 2026

The Mat-Su Sentinel community calendars are free and designed for easy use.

What to do in Mat-Su (Dec. 31-Jan. 3)
What to do in Mat-Su

What to do in Mat-Su (Dec. 31-Jan. 3)

December 31, 2025

Looking for fun ways to ring in 2026? We've got you covered.

The Christmas Friendship Dinner held annually on Christmas Day
What to do in Mat-Su

What to do in Mat-Su (Dec. 25-28): Friendship dinner, lights and ice skating

December 24, 2025

The annual Christmas Friendship Dinner is the big to-do of the week.

Skiers and a snowboarder ride the Skeetawk lift in Hatcher Pass durning the December, 2025 opening weekend
What to do in Mat-Su

What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Dec. 18-21): Parades, concerts, outdoor fun and basketball

December 18, 2025

Holiday fun is happening across Mat-Su this weekend.

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