Palmer Food Bank’s new building offers more space and services
March 16, 2026
The Palmer Food Bank hands out groceries four days a week and never turns away clients, officials said.
Community
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.
Iditarod restart returns to its Mat-Su roots Sunday
March 06, 2026
Volunteers, race officials and vendors ready for Willow’s big day this weekend
Yes, there really is a hot air balloon floating around Mat-Su
March 04, 2026
The 85-foot balloon journeyed over Mat-Su neighborhoods as its owners ran a series of test flights.
Feeling ‘wintimidated?’ This event aims to lower barriers to getting outside
March 02, 2026
The annual event is set for March 7 at Government Peak Recreation Area near Palmer.
Borough officials hope a massive clean-up project can turn a Wasilla neighborhood around
September 03, 2025
The borough is looking for volunteers to help with the effort Sept. 11 to 13.
'Post Office' delivers in Alaska State Fair cabbage weigh-off
August 29, 2025
Cabbage champion Scott Robb secured first place win by using a vacuum to battle slugs.
Free Salvation Army school supply event now collecting items
August 22, 2025
The event is free to attend and will include games and food.
Parking upgrades and new food stops: Here’s what to expect at the Alaska State Fair
August 14, 2025
The Alaska State Fair is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Friday.
Free community event aims to bridge divides in Palmer
July 31, 2025
Choose Palmer — A Community Conversation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Palmer Train Depot
It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 18, 2025
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
Annual free fair in Wasilla aims to connect Mat-Su residents with local resources
June 23, 2025
The fair will bring about 100 local nonprofits to Wonderland Park on June 27.
‘There’s hope’: Mass float returns to Wasilla Lake
June 18, 2025
The fourth annual Float for Hope is scheduled for June 21
Where to catch (mostly free) live music in Mat-Su this summer
June 09, 2025
Low or no-cost music concerts are planned in Palmer, Wasilla and Talkeetna through the summer