Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman

The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman is a newspaper that caters to the residents of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley in Alaska. It is owned by Wick Communications and publishes editions on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Notably, Sarah Palin, who later became a future governor and ran for vice president, began her career at this newspaper as a sports reporter.

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An old friend returns to the far north

4 days ago | frontiersman.com | Ned Rozell

A Fairbanks biologist recently cupped in his hand a tiny bird whose arrival he had been rooting for. That bird — a female Hammond’s flycatcher — now holds the title of the oldest known of its species. A few days ago, Robert Snowden of the Alaska Songbird Institute in Fairbanks felt his heart beat a little faster as he gently removed a songbird from a net stretched between trees. kAm$?@H56?[ 5:C64E@C @7 E96 rC62>6C’D u:6=5 |:8C2E:@? $E2E:@?
Burn ban issued across the Mat-Su Borough

4 days ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Even though there are cloudy skies, cooler temperatures, and rain in the foreseeable future, a burn permit suspension remains in effect after the Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) issued a suspension for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough due to increased fire activity across the interior Alaska on June 21. The DOF also cites limited fire resources from across the state to respond to escaped fires. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited.
Nelchina Glacier and Bear Creek Fires have residents on edge as hundreds of fires burn across state

4 days ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Wildfires near Eureka Roadhouse and Healy have been keeping firefighters busy and residents on edge as the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) is closely monitoring several active wildfires. The DOF teams have been working with local partners to safeguard lives, communities, and infrastructure, while the Parks and Glenn Highways may be impacted by fire activity.
House of Fire Pizza opens first Mat-Su location

4 days ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, and really, who can resist the combination of crust, sauce, and cheese, along with countless topping options? It makes pizza a universally appealing food.
Residents, local and state crews working to combat recent flooding near Palmer

4 days ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

In a near repeat from last year, the Matanuska River has once again flooded over its banks as the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory the Matanuska River near Butte, mainly around the Old Glenn Highway and Maud Road. The advisory comes after a combination of elevated water levels from recent snow melt and river bank erosion along the Matanuska River caused the waters to spill over. Water has been breaking through parts of the river bank, causing localized flooding.
MSBSD Receives School Nutrition Foundation Grant for New cafeteria design

4 days ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Ah, the school cafeteria. Most of us can remember what it was like to hang out, take a break from schoolwork, and maybe feel a little more nourished. But one thing most school cafeterias are not known for was being an inviting space, not designed for pleasing aesthetics or comfortable student seating.
Burn permits suspended in Mat-Su as National Guard provides support to Nelchina Glacier Fire

6 days ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

The Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) issued a burn permit suspension Saturday for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough due to increased fire activity across the interior Alaska. The DOF also cites limited fire resources from across the state to respond to escaped fires. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited. kAm$E2E6 =2H C6BF:C6D E9@D6 H2?E:?8 E@ 4@?5F4E 2?J @A6? 3FC?:?8 @? DE2E6[ AC:G2E6 2?5 >F?:4:A2= =2?5D 7C@> pAC:= ` E9C@F89 pF8] b` E@ 86E 3FC?
Burn Permits Suspended in Mat-Su as National Guard provides support to Nelchina Glacier Fire

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Today, the Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) issued a burn permit suspension for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough due to increased fire activity across the interior Alaska. The DOF also cites limited fire resources from across the state to respond to escaped fires. Burning of debris piles, lawns, or utilizing a burn barrel is prohibited. kAm$E2E6 =2H C6BF:C6D E9@D6 H2?E:?8 E@ 4@?5F4E 2?J @A6? 3FC?:?8 @? DE2E6[ AC:G2E6 2?5 >F?:4:A2= =2?5D 7C@> pAC:= ` E9C@F89 pF8] b` E@ 86E 3FC?
Local business repeatedly hit by vandalism; offers reward

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

A local business is reaching out to the community for assistance in finding vandals who were seen on security footage trespassing, and may be responsible for recent vandalism. Valley Block & Concrete in Wasilla has been vandalized twice this month, most recently his past weekend. “It’s the second weekend in a row we’ve been targeted,” said Shawn Purviance of Valley Block & Concrete. kAm~? $2EFC52J[ yF?6 `c[ 36EH66?
Wasilla Farmer’s Market returns bigger and better

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

The tents are up, the food trucks are ready, and shoppers are out and ready to find that one lucky find that will be sure to delight them. That can only mean one thing-it’s time for the Wasilla Farmers’ Market. Every summer from June through mid-September, the Wasilla-Knik Historical Society sponsors the Wasilla Farmers' Market, drawing in local farmers, gardeners, bakers, artisans and more to sell their fresh produce, jams, jellies, breads and Alaskan made gifts.