Palmer council OKs independent review of city ethics allegations
October 30, 2026
The complaint includes questions about airport planning, golf course management decisions and financial disclosures.
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Thrive Mat-Su uses low-cost events to prevent youth substance abuse
October 30, 2026
Positive activities are central to Thrive’s mission.
Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers
October 28, 2026
The Senate Resources Committee subpoenaed John Crowther to get answers on the state’s plans.
Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
October 27, 2026
Applications will open Nov. 9.
Crews finish emergency river repairs as property owners turn to clean-up
June 27, 2025
State crews finished fixes on the second Matanuska River breach site late Thursday afternoon.
Library demolition to start soon as city receives $4.7 million insurance payout
June 27, 2025
The project is set to start next week.
Second breach confirmed in Matanuska River flooding near Butte
June 25, 2025
Crews are installing large rock to repair the sections and halt the flow of water towards the highway.
Cassee Olin, blamed for Juneau school crisis, resigns as Wasilla’s finance director
June 25, 2025
Wasilla Council member Ian Crafton accused Olin of financial misconduct in the city.
Wasilla wants residents to weigh in on overhaul plan for Nunley Park
June 24, 2025
The proposal is open for public feedback through July.
Crews move toward critical Matanuska riverbank repairs in Butte
June 23, 2025
Revetment repairs were expected to begin Tuesday.
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.
Federal board rejects summit name honoring Talkeetna miner
June 23, 2025
The name was rejected because it violates the policy for names in wilderness areas.
Flood advisory issued as emergency repairs begin along Matanuska River in Butte
June 22, 2025
State crews began emergency repairs Sunday to halt the flooding.