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Palmer

Palmer may join Anchorage in public camping crackdown

September 26, 2025

The proposal bans public camping and sleeping on Palmer city streets and in business entryways.

State crews repair concrete against the Matanuska River bridge
Roads

Crumbling concrete against Glenn Highway bridge under repair

September 25, 2025

Drivers reported concrete crumbling from a Glenn Highway bridge over the Matanuska River.

YMCA logo stock photo
Wasilla

YMCA eyes large new Wasilla recreation center as city council hits pause on support

September 24, 2025

YMCA officials want the new 80,000-square-foot to house an Olympic-sized pool.

City candidates in Houston, Palmer and Wasilla, pictured left to right by seat race and alphabetically.
Elections

The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils

September 23, 2025

Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.

An early voting sign hangs on Wasilla City Hall
News

Early voting now open in Palmer, Houston and Wasilla city elections

September 23, 2025

Early voting will remain open through Oct. 6.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Superintendent Randy Trani
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su expands reduced-requirement Choice diploma to two more schools

September 22, 2025

This diploma will be available beginning with the class of 2026.

The M/V Susitna docked in Ketchikan
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su asks feds to forgive millions in failed ferry project grants

September 19, 2025

The appeal follows an August repayment demand from federal transit officials.

A memorial poster honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk sits in front of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly d
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly votes to add Kirk memorial statement to official borough election guide

September 17, 2025

The statement also recognizes "other victims of political violence."

A boat launch area on Big Lake
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly rejects major overhaul to waterfront no-build zone

September 17, 2025

Assembly members said they plan to offer a series of alternative proposals.

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