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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Proposal for 7 cents-per-gallon road fuel tax before Matanuska Borough Assembly

2 days ago | frontiersman.com | Tim Bradner

A proposal for a 7 cents-per-gallon Matanuska-Susitna Borough fuel tax was presented to the borough assembly at its meeting Tuesday evening, June 3. A public hearing before the assembly is set for July 15. Tuesday’s action was only to introduce the measure. The tax would apply only to fuel for vehicles and not aviation, marine fuel or home heating oil. kAmq@C@F89 >2?286C |:<6 qC@H? E@=5 E96 2DD6>3=J E92E ?665D 7@C >2;@C C@25 :>AC@G6>6?ED 4@?E:?F6 E@ 8C@H 2?5 |2E\$F G@E6CD 92G6 D9@H?
Reliance on ‘renewables’ makes widespread blackout nightmare more likely

4 days ago | frontiersman.com | Gary Abernathy

Imagine taking the subway to work when the train comes to a sudden halt halfway between scheduled stops. You pull out your smartphone to go online and see what the problem is, but you have no reception – no cell signal, no internet. Hours later, rescue workers arrive to extract you and your fellow passengers from the stalled train. You make your way to the street in hopes of taking a taxi or an Uber.
“This is going to have a huge impact” DOL to pause Don Young Job Corps center operations

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

On May 29, the U.S. Department of Labor announced it will begin a phased ‘pause’ in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide, initiating an orderly transition for students, staff, and local communities.
“This is going to have a huge impact” DOL to pause Don Young Job Corps center operations

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced it will begin a phased ‘pause’ in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide, initiating an orderly transition for students, staff, and local communities.
Wasilla city council sets mill rate; budget discussions continue

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

With the deadline looming to adopt a budget and report the mill rate to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB), the Wasilla City Council held a special meeting on May 28 to continue deliberations, approve several amendments to the budget, and adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). The first task for the council was the deliberation and adoption of the remaining amendments. The bulk of the budget amendments were adopted at the regular council meeting held on May 12, 2025.
SECDEF Hegseth Orders Review of Homeschool Support Efforts

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

In a memorandum published on May 27, 2025, Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Pete Hegseth directed the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness to begin a department-wide review of how the U.S. military supports families who homeschool their children. The review will also look at best practices, including the ability of the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide facilities or access to other resources for military-connected homeschooled students.
Local non-profit seeks community’s help to continue caring for child victims of abuse

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

When the Alaska State Troopers, Office of Children’s Services (OCS), Child Protective Services (CPS) or other agency reports a case involving the physical or sexual abuse, or neglect of children, unique and specialized care is needed to handle the specialized care needed to help the child. Here in the Mat-Su Borough, The Children’s Place in Wasilla is called upon to help provide that care.
Sullivan Joins President Trump for ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Announcement

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), along with fellow senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Jim Banks (R-Ind.), recently joined President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Vice Chief of Space Operations General Michael Guetlein at the White House for an announcement about the administration’s plan for a ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system for America.
Vote to retain Palmer mayor is approved but council member votes no on election certification

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Tim Bradner

Palmer residents’ vote to retain city Mayor Steve Carrington was certified by the city council Tuesday, May 27, but there was one member of the council, Victoria Hudson, who didn’t accept results of the vote. Hudson voted no on certifying the election, which was unanimous among the council except for her. Election certification is normally a formality but is is legally required. kAmwF5D@?[ 2 7:CDE\E6C> 4@F?4:= >6>36C[ 5:5 ?@E 6IA=2:? 96C G@E6 3FE D96 92D 366? 2E @55D H:E9 r2CC:?8E@?
How to add dependents to VA disability coverage in 2025? Step-by-step guide to ensure you get every dollar you've earned

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

If you are among the thousands of veterans receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation, changes in your family-like getting married, having a child, or supporting a college student-could mean you're eligible for more money each month. But to actually get it, you need to let the VA know. kAm(96E96C J@FVC6 255:?8 2 DA@FD6 @C C6>@G:?8 2 ?@H\:?56A6?56?E 49:=5[ >2<:?8 DFC6 J@FC 36?67:ED >2E49 J@FC 72>:=J D:EF2E:@? :D <6J] x?