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Flags suffer through strong winds about Palmer City Hall
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Thousands remain without power as winds roar through Mat-Su

December 06, 2025

Outages Saturday stretched from Glacier View to Knik Goose Bay Road.

Donna Anthony, owner of Point Blank Firearms and Self Defense in Palmer, teaches a handgun course
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Free firearms training for Mat-Su residents reopens for registration

December 05, 2025

The free program is open to 300 Mat-Su borough residents and is already half full.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Administration building in Palmer
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Assembly votes down gas tax, but a sales tax proposal could be coming soon

December 03, 2025

Assembly member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Bus 33 tipped over in icy road conditions
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su school bus carrying 9 students tips over on icy road; no serious injuries reported

December 02, 2025

Bus 33 was headed to Machetanz Elementary School when it tipped over due to icy road conditions.

Former Palmer City Council member sentenced in 2022 drunken driving case
Palmer

Former Palmer City Council member sentenced in 2022 drunken driving case

December 02, 2025

An Anchorage jury found Richard Best guilty of operating under the influence following a trial last month.

Mat-Su animal control takover may boost taxes in Wasilla, Palmer and Houston
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su animal control takover may boost taxes in Wasilla, Palmer and Houston

December 01, 2025

The plan would simplify animal control in the region, but could trigger higher property taxes for city residents.

A group of Mat-Su residents gather at the Moose Range
Community

Here’s where Mat-Su residents can find fresh air and good company this winter

November 28, 2025

Outdoor meet-ups give locals a chance to exercise their social skills

Fireworks explode over the Palmer Public Library
Palmer

Palmer’s holiday tree was removed. Now a community effort will save Christmas.

November 26, 2025

A temporary community tree will bring holiday cheer and lights to Palmer's downtown area.

Vehicles travel down Bogard Road near Engstrom RoadVehicles travel down Bogard Road near Engstrom Road
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

New roads plan could bring more federal money to Mat-Su -- and officials want your help

November 25, 2025

The plan will include road and transportation projects for Mat-Su's core area.

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