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.
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
Mat-Su school district adds 2 new diploma options, drops 4Cs
June 06, 2025
The changes will first impact students over the 2025-26 school year, which starts in August.
Palmer Job Corps Center closure paused for now
June 05, 2025
A restraining order issued Wednesday temporarily blocks the closure of the nationwide program.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new fuel tax, a first for the region
June 04, 2025
The proposed 7-cent-per-gallon tax would apply to all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough.
Palmer City Council terminates city clerk, effective immediately
June 02, 2025
The decision came just hours after Palmer City Clerk Shelly Acteson submitted her resignation.
Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer to close as part of nationwide program 'pause'
May 30, 2025
The Job Corps Center in Palmer hosts 160 students from across the state and has 111 local employees.
We asked you about your local news needs. Here’s what you said.
May 30, 2025
We asked hundreds of Mat-Su residents about their news needs and topic interests.
A proposed ballot measure would make ‘Matanuska Thunder Funk’ Houston’s first city holiday
May 28, 2025
The proposed holiday recognizes a private family-friendly festival hosted by Houston Grass Station Campground.
State parks in Mat-Su ready for summer with a little help from their friends
May 26, 2025
Area parks keep things rolling through contracts with small businesses and volunteer support.