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Hawkwatchers spot the first bird of the day during a bird identification lesson
Glacier View

At Hawkwatch Weekend, birders flock to Glacier View pullout to tally raptors

April 27, 2026

Mat-Su Hawkwatch event combines research, education and roadside camaraderie.

Second surviving dog recovered in Mat-Su cruelty case; borough names special investigator
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Second surviving dog recovered in Mat-Su cruelty case; borough names special investigator

April 24, 2026

The dog, Birdie, is in good health and housed at the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Shelter, officials said.

AK Drone co-founder Thomas Tapp talks to Wasilla High School students
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su students get high-tech insight at first drone career day

April 24, 2026

Demonstration introduces students to drone careers in industries across Alaska

Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents hold signs during an April 21, 2026, Borough Assembly meeting
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su to hire outside investigator for animal control probe after deaths of 25 dogs

April 22, 2026

Outside review to scrutinize animal control actions, oversight after kennel deaths.

Dry grass lines a fence next to a bike path near the airport in Palmer
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su residents asked to prepare as wildfire season begins

April 21, 2026

Wildland fire season in Mat-Su officially runs from April 1 to Aug. 31.

Volunteers from Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School pose for a photo while working the concession stand at the Menard Center in Wasilla
Wasilla

Menard Center concession stand raised thousands for local causes, but faces uncertain future

April 20, 2026

After 3 years and $300,000 in donations, stand operator says it’s time to call it quits

Vehicles sit at the entrance of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Central Landfill
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Free Mat-Su landfill coupons available until May 31

April 17, 2026

The annual coupon program gives Mat-Su property owners $25 in free dumping at the Mat-Su landfill and transfer stations.

Bus workers wave along the strike line outside Durham School Services near Palmer
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

No deal in Mat-Su bus strike as negotiations stall again

April 16, 2026

The strike will enter its eighth week and could last through the end of the school year, union officials said.

A sign near S. Birchwood Loop in Chugiak on April 15, 2026
News

Glenn Highway bridge to close for 45 days starting Saturday

April 16, 2026

All northbound traffic will be diverted to southbound lanes during the closure.

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