Want to buy a caboose? City auction set for mid-October
October 09, 2026
"The caboose is in rough condition," city documents say.
Trump to rally for Sullivan in Wasilla next week
October 08, 2026
The event is scheduled for Tuesday at the Menard.
Mat-Su Assembly pushes for school to start after Labor Day
October 08, 2026
A parent survey will go out before any changes are considered, school board members said.
Large industrial, energy projects planned for leased UA land at Port MacKenzie
October 06, 2026
The lease is tied to a proposal for a coal plant near Skwentna and additional projects on borough port land.
The Q&As with Mat-Su region Alaska State House and Senate Candidates
October 06, 2026
Mat-Su region House and Senate candidates answer your questions.
The Q&As with 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
October 05, 2026
Mat-Su Assembly and School Board candidates answer your questions.
Mat-Su runners finish in top 15; senior motors to Juneau-Douglas’ first title in a decade
October 05, 2026
Colony finished as the runner-up in the Division I girls teams with 83 points.
Warriors outlast Moose to win their first Potato Bowl since 2022
October 03, 2026
Wasilla took home the Mayor's Cup in front of a standing-room-only crowd in Palmer.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 2-4): Polls, Potatoes, and Pints
October 01, 2026
That October chill is in the air, but there's plenty of fall fun around the region.
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.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 11-13): Remembering 9/11, a trail race and drag racing
September 10, 2026
At least four events across Mat-Su will honor the Sept. 11 25th anniversary.
Wasilla forum looks to connect voters with candidates ahead of October election
September 04, 2026
The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Menard Center in Wasilla.
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
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
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Aug. 28-30): State fair stops and fair-free fun
August 27, 2026
The State Fair is the big show in town, but there are still a few other options.
Where to find August coho in Mat-Su
August 27, 2026
There are a few reliable spots for silvers in the region.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Aug. 14-16): Fireworks, salmon and a final fling
August 13, 2026
Don't miss a chance to head to Houston and Talkeetna for some weekend fun!
Fish Creek run holds strong as coho concerns grow elsewhere
August 13, 2026
Sport fishing remains open at fish creek until at least Aug. 15.