May 1, 2026 | News, Page 2 News
What if the skills students learn in high school could be available to any adult in the Mat-Su Valley? What if someone is ready to work, or ready to start over, but needs some training? Wasilla High School principal Jason Marvel decided to answer these questions. A...
Apr 30, 2026 | News, Page 2 News
Well, the calendar says May is right around the corner, but the sky says, so what? Bah, there are too many things to do to get bogged down by grey skies. Let’s take a small dip into the pool of fun things happening around the Greater PalmerMetroPlex and beyond...
Apr 29, 2026 | News, Page 2 News
It’s time to put away the winter gear and get ready for summer. Get those hiking boots out. Start thinking about fishing gear. Pull out the kayaks and the waterproof boots. Trade your ski poles for your trekking poles. Check the expiration date on your bear spray. And...
Apr 28, 2026 | News, Page 2 News
Where were you on April 29, 1951? Were you or your relatives among the residents of the newly former City of Palmer? Palmer, Alaska, was officially incorporated as a city in 1951 under the territorial government. It transitioned from a federally managed agricultural...
Apr 27, 2026 | News, Page 2 News
Port McKenzie is more than just a dock across Cook Inlet from Anchorage. It’s part of the 9,000-acre Special Use District owned by the Mat-Su Borough. The district includes about 8,000 acres of uplands and 1,000 acres of tidelands. It is envisioned as both an...
Apr 24, 2026 | News, Page 2 News
Christine Roderick bought King Mountain Lodge in 2024. Then she bought the King Mountain general store in 2025. She bought more than a bunch of old buildings. She bought stories from old-time Chickaloon as well. Here’s one: Back in the day, a Fish & Game employee...
