Palmer City Council eyes sales tax increase to cover some library construction costs
February 13, 2026
The temporary tax change would boost the city's sales tax from 3% to 4%.
Mat-Su superintendent cites incorrect data in homeschool funding presentation after AI use
February 10, 2026
Mat-Su School District Superintendent Randy Trani cited spending data from Galena, Illinois, instead of Galena, Alaska.
Despite the chill, the Mat-Su music scene is heating up
February 09, 2026
From rock and roll to orchestras and Broadway, Mat-Su’s music scene has something for everyone.
How to appeal your Mat-Su property value assessment
February 06, 2026
Do you think your Mat-Su property value assessment is wrong? Here's what to do.
Mat-Su Assembly member drops library content ban proposal after community pushback
February 04, 2026
The proposal would have impacted a broad array of library materials that depict sexual acts.
Mat-Su school survey asks residents to rank cuts as district faces $23 million shortfall
February 03, 2026
Officials plan to use the survey results to shape the district's spending plan, they said.
Mat-Su students can find ‘free’ money for school, but must act soon
February 02, 2026
Millions in funding is available, with how-to resource events scheduled this month.
Palmer Council rejects sweeping parking rule changes ahead of study’s final report
January 30, 2026
The update would have removed all business parking rules from the city's downtown area.
Mat-Su school district may offer gas cards if bus drivers strike
January 27, 2026
The gift cards would help families offset the cost of providing their own transportation.
Applications open for Palmer’s third council vacancy in less than a year
January 26, 2026
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to fill the seat until October's regular election.
Annual event a ‘one-stop shop’ for Mat-Su homeless services
January 23, 2026
Project Homeless Connect will be held Jan. 27 at the Menard Center in Wasilla.
Mat-Su home values rise 8% as borough prepares annual property notices
January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.
Willow and ready: Susitna Valley prepares for 64th annual winter carnival
January 20, 2026
Back-to-back weekends of community fun set to begin Jan. 23 on Willow Lake
Mat-Su, feds reach $5.8 million repayment deal for failed Knik Arm ferry project
January 19, 2026
The repayment agreement should close the book on the costly, unfinished Susitna ferry project.
'Chickaloonies' artists bring creativity to Palmer with free comics workshop
January 16, 2026
The family-friendly workshop looks to unlock the inner artist in everyone
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to OK strike if contract talks collapse
January 15, 2026
The strike would be the second such walk out in three years.
Palmer City Council member Victoria Hudson resigns, citing accountability concerns
January 14, 2026
Hudson's resignation is effectively immediately, she said.
Mat-Su’s holiest windstorm casualty? Wasilla’s baby Jesus and family
January 14, 2026
A fire destroyed a city-owned nativity scene in Wasilla after its shelter flipped over during a December windstorm.