Glenn Highway bridge reroute extended after crews find deep concrete damage
June 02, 2026
The lane closures and detour onto the southbound bridge will now last into July.
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Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
May 29, 2026
The Palmer judicial district has the highest numbers of civil and criminal caseloads in the state.
Alaska’s famously massive cabbages should be the official state vegetable, state House says
May 14, 2026
If approved in the Senate, the giant green cabbage would become one of the state's officials symbols.
Mat-Su residents asked to prepare as wildfire season begins
April 21, 2026
Wildland fire season in Mat-Su officially runs from April 1 to Aug. 31.
Fed board considers ‘Mount Carola’ as name for peak near Denali State Park
June 11, 2025
The name would honor longtime Talkeetna resident Carola June Young.
Palmer Job Corps Center closure paused for now
June 05, 2025
A restraining order issued Wednesday temporarily blocks the closure of the nationwide program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alaska Head Start programs in limbo after regional office closed by U.S. Health Secretary
April 10, 2025
The Seattle-based Region 10 office supports CCS Early Learning in Mat-Su.
Palmer history quilt auction to benefit Mat-Su Quilts of Valor efforts
March 31, 2025
The auction will take place during the 2025 Colony Days events in Palmer.
'No getting on that bridge': Glenn Highway bridge closures, detours to cause major delays
March 21, 2025
The northbound span of the Knik River bridge will close for at least 30 days starting next month.