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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.

Skiku has clubs in more than 60 communities across Alaska
Community

New kid ski program comes to the Mat-Su -- and needs help getting started

November 24, 2025

Skiku aims to lower barriers to Nordic skiing for local youth.

A vapor plume rises from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Central Landfill's new leachate evaporator
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

That new towering plume over Mat-Su’s landfill? It’s filtered water from decomposing trash

November 21, 2025

Soupy black trash water, once trucked south and dumped into Cook Inlet, is now treated and vaporized above the landfill.

 Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly seal.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly rejects proposal to limit its control over borough election guides

November 19, 2025

The proposal would have blocked the assembly from inserting changes into the annual nonpartisan brochure.

Penny Mosher was selected to the Palmer City Council
News

Palmer planning commission chair appointed to empty council seat

November 18, 2025

Penny Mosher will serve on the council until the October 2026 election.

State plow operator training removes snow from popular Hatcher Pass ski area
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

State plow operator training removes snow from popular Hatcher Pass ski area

November 18, 2025

The clearing operation is likely to push trail grooming back at least a month, Mat-Su Ski Club officials said.

Aktive Soles Wasilla General Manager JoAnn Hinds
Community

'It's a win-win:' Palmer, Wasilla chambers promote shopping local with prizes, events

November 17, 2025

Chamber events aim to keep consumers in Mat-Su this holiday season.

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