With its headquarters in Wasilla, the Frontiersman has been a primary source of news for the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and surrounding communities for decades. The Frontiersman printed its first ...

In a bittersweet moment, Glacier View School (GVS), which is set for closure by the school district, was the first school to hold a graduation ceremony for the 2025-2026 school year. Lane Bagley was ...

A man recently arrested after reports of prowling and attempting to enter a family shelter which houses many victims of criminal acts, domestic violence, or petitioners of protective orders, now faces ...

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly adopted the borough’s fiscal year 2027 budget May 7, approving a total spending plan of $467,591,096. Combined areawide and non-areawide operations represent a 0 ...

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan addressed Alaska veterans, service members, and families at the American Legion Department Convention last weekend, lauding a "real comeback" for the state, driven by recent ...

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has detected Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater near Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, prompting an investigation by local and ...

For veterans struggling with mental health and substance use recovery, and trauma therapy, a new facility is coming to the Mat-Su Valley. Hope Valley Health and Wellness has announced its official ...

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Richard Estelle is the story master helping tell the Matanuska Valley’s history. Through the Mat-Su Valley Historical Photo Project, Estelle and the Palmer ...

A bill to protect librarians from harassment and actions to censor books is moving through the state Senate. Senate Bill 238, sponsored by Sen. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks, would also allow students, ...

As Alaskans face critical decisions regarding resource development and fiscal stability, a significant, high-stakes gubernatorial forum took place on March 30. With over a dozen candidates already in ...

As the school bus strike moves into its fifth week, there seems to be little progress made during a Zoom meeting between Teamsters 959, representing the striking school bus drivers, and Durham School ...

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly chambers were packed with residents eager to weigh in on a heavy agenda, including an ordinance for data center development and a proposed 6.5% sales tax. While a planned ...