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A dog visits a Mat-Su Borough trail
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su trail users must restrain four-legged friends -- or risk a citation, officials say

May 12, 2025

The message is part of a new outreach campaign inspired by a user complaint.

A woman in a graduation cap.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su school board approves new ‘Choice’ diploma with reduced graduation requirements

May 08, 2025

The diploma will be available to students enrolled in the Mat-Su Central homeschool program.

Mat-Su to weigh all-day phone ban for students across district
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su to weigh all-day phone ban for students across district

May 07, 2025

The ban includes phone use during lunch and passing periods.

Melissa Lewis holds her three-month-old baby Twyla at a screening and event
State

Film spotlights infant learning program successes in Mat-Su -- and potential cost of underfunding it

May 07, 2025

Advocates debuted the film in Juneau, part of a campaign urging legislators to expand eligibility and funding.

Free Mat-Su junk car removal available now -- until funding runs out
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Free Mat-Su junk car removal available now -- until funding runs out

May 05, 2025

The program serves properties throughout Mat-Su with no location restrictions.

The Palmer Public Library building in Palmer
Palmer

The Palmer Public Library won’t get a new building until 2027

May 02, 2025

Construction on the new 20,000-square-foot facility is expected to take up to 18 months.

Wasilla City Hall
Wasilla

Wasilla council appoints new member after uncontested interview

April 30, 2025

Wasilla resident Mark Schmidt will fill the seat until the October election.

The rails crossing Fireweed Ave. in Palmer
Palmer

Palmer approves rail removal, ending hope for the train's full return

April 28, 2025

The removal makes way for a handicapped-accessible crosswalk near the Alaska Veterans and Pioneer Home in Palmer.

 A 74-pound cabbage grown by Keevan Dinkel of Wasilla
Palmer

Palmer legislator proposes Alaska's record-setting giant cabbage as official state vegetable

April 25, 2025

The ceremonial nomination could be a way to raise recognition for Alaska agriculture.

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