11:00 a.m. Update. The Red Cross has announced that the shelter initially set up at the Glenn Massay Theater has relocated to the Menard Sports COmplex in Wasilla. It is open for those impacted by the windstorm and recent fires. People needing a place to get warm, charge their phones, grab a…
11:00 a.m. Update. The Red Cross has announced that the shelter initially set up at the Glenn Massay Theater has relocated to the Menard Sports COmplex in Wasilla. It is open for those impacted by the windstorm and recent fires. People needing a place to get warm, charge their phones, grab a…
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Known among the Valley farming community for his dedication to sustaining agriculture in Alaska and for operatin…
Earl Lackey, “The Father of Speed,” was well-known throughout the racing community in Alaska. Along with his wif…
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Update-Day 2 of windstorm continues as shelter moves to Menard, school closures announced.
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Winter Weather Advisories Issued for Mat-Su
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Valley football players earn all-state honors
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Popular Wasilla restaurant set to close doors
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Palmer DA recognized for creating Pretrial Diversion Program
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Remembering Earl Lackey, “The Father of Speed”
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New behavioral health facility set for public hearing
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Mat-Su Guns N’ Hoses Charity Hockey Game Delivers Big Wins for Local Youth and Community
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11:00 a.m. Update. The Red Cross has announced that the shelter initially set up at the Glen…
The fourth-annual Mat-Su Veterans Resource Fair returns on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Curtis D…
The Big Lake Chamber of Commerce has been rebuilding this last year with plans to grow and h…
Everyday across the Mat-Su Borough and the state, law enforcement officers risk their lives …
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The sun never broke over the mountains on this chilly day and we were left to shiver in the shade all morning. We were content at this point of the trip, all of us having harvested at least one buck in the six days we had been on the island. But now that we all had at least a little taste of…
It was a showdown of epic proportions. One which only the bravest of brave souls dared to participate. In one corner--the Firefighters (aka Hoses) readied themselves to defend their hard-fought victory last year, which ended in a shoot-out (no pun intended).
What a difference a week can make. Last week I wrote that it was time for some good and safe ice fishing to start happening on many Mat-su Valley lakes. Although I prioritized other activities on Thanksgiving week, I overheard and angler talking in B.and J Sporting Goods in Anchorage who had…
Thanksgiving came later this year. Normally, the holiday falls on the third Thursday in November, but this year, it fell on the fourth Thursday. That means you have one week less time to do your Christmas shopping if you tend to wait for the “after Thanksgiving” deals.
A new donut shop is serving up delicious treats in downtown Palmer.
Some came for a free meal, while others came to escape having to plan and cook a hearty meal themselves. Others came out to honor the message of the day and give thanks with others in the community, and still others came out to not be alone.
This is the time of year to give public thanks to everyone. It is a seasonal benediction to be grateful and say it out loud so others can also applaud and join in the thanks. As a part of Grateful Month, I reached out to the indefatigable crowd sourcing affiliated with the daily Palmer Alask…
The Young Entrepreneur Expo returns to Everett’s Fine Dining Bar and Bistro at the Mat-Su Resort on Saturday, Nov. 29, from noon to 4 p.m., transforming the property into a bustling marketplace run entirely by kids.
What started as a way to give back, has blossomed into a thriving local nonprofit organization.
Senior centers can be for more than just seniors. In rural areas that lack other community infrastructure, that is especially true.
Innovative alt-rock legends CAKE will go “The Distance” to Alaska as the first act confirmed for the 2026 ConocoPhillips Alaska Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair.
A musical theatre classic is on full display in Palmer.
The newest entry into the “Bachelor” franchise, “The Golden Bachelor” is set to kick off its second season on September 24, and this season will feature a familiar face to many in Wasilla.
Classic rock legends Foreigner hit the Alaska State Fair’s Borealis Theatre stage Saturday night. But the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees also shared the spotlight with some local talent.
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What a difference a week can make. Last week I wrote that it was time for some good and safe ice fishing to start happening on many Mat-su Val…
Thanksgiving came later this year. Normally, the holiday falls on the third Thursday in November, but this year, it fell on the fourth Thursda…
The sun never broke over the mountains on this chilly day and we were left to shiver in the shade all morning. We were content at this point o…
The morning grass is still wet when Jack Rutherford stretches out on the ground, a silver foam pad glinting beneath the soft sun of late fall.…
The fourth-annual Mat-Su Veterans Resource Fair returns on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla. This f…
Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans or their heirs may be eligible to select up to 160 acres of federal land in Alaska. The application deadlin…
Russian and Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels are increasing their probes of Alaska and sea defenses. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan is so…
Following severe storms that struck Western Alaska earlier this month, members of the Alaska Organized Militia’s Communications and Informatio…

