Palmer museum wants residents to help make history
September 13, 2026
An update is in the works for the museum’s permanent exhibit space
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Discover upcoming community events in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Stay up to date on local festivals, family activities, public meetings and more. Your guide to what’s happening across the Mat-Su Valley.
Wasilla High graduate among those lost in the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
September 09, 2026
Electronics Technician 1st Class Ronald Hemenway was killed when terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
Cabbage king cashes in again with one of the largest entries in fair history
September 04, 2026
Palmer’s Scott Robb won $1,000 cash and bragging rights for another year.
Two longtime Mat-Su librarians leave after decades of service
September 02, 2026
What you need to know: * Two longtime Mat-Su librarians left their posts in August. Geri Denkewalter retired after 40 years at the Talkeetna Library, while Julie Mitchell left the Willow Library after 16 years there and about 30 years in the profession. * Both librarians helped make their libraries community
It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 08, 2026
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
Books from shuttered Mat-Su school get second life through free book program
June 26, 2026
The books are a part of a free parks program hosted in Palmer.
Final Alaska Homestead Expo set for Big Lake this weekend
May 20, 2026
The event is scheduled for the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center on Friday and Saturday.
State closes part of Jonesville Public Use Area to shooting for cleanup day
May 13, 2026
The temporary closure is the first of its kind.
It's trash time: Mat-Su community cleanup events begin now
May 01, 2026
Events in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston are a springtime tradition.
Menard Center concession stand raised thousands for local causes, but faces uncertain future
April 20, 2026
After 3 years and $300,000 in donations, stand operator says it’s time to call it quits
Free Mat-Su landfill coupons available until May 31
April 17, 2026
The annual coupon program gives Mat-Su property owners $25 in free dumping at the Mat-Su landfill and transfer stations.
Free ‘Josh the Otter’ pool program teaches kids how to float
April 13, 2026
The classes are hosted by local volunteers at the Palmer and Wasilla pools.
Palmer history takes spotlight in one-woman show
April 03, 2026
New play explores life of pioneering Palmer librarian Sally Gwin