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Roaring ’20s take stage at popular Palmer wearable art show
Community

Roaring ’20s take stage at popular Palmer wearable art show

February 17, 2026

The annual event is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style.

Students participate in a Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Houston High School
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su tightens grad ceremony rules for homeschoolers, ends principal discretion

February 16, 2026

The update means Mat-Su homeschoolers must take at least two in-person classes per semester at a brick-and-mortar before they can join in on graduation festivities.

Crews salvage portions of the Palmer Public Library
Palmer

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
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

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.

Mat-Su Untold attendees laugh during the Feb. 6, 2026 event
Announcements

Mat-Su Untold storytelling night draws sold-out crowd in Palmer

February 10, 2026

The annual event featured live storytelling from Mat-Su residents.

The crowd inside the Palmer Depot building during the WinterRomp Music Festival
Community

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.

Multifamily homes await work on E. Trennie Loop near Palmer
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough seal
News

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.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Administration Building in Palmer
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

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.

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