With the fresh snow on the Mountain tops, a chill in the air, and the leaves changing; Many may be wondering what is next in the world of the great outdoors. As many of us might be retreating to the great indoors for a long winter nap there are still opportunities to get outside and explore our great state.
Read moreSponsor a Bowler with Special Olympics Alaska Mat-Su Community
Hey Mat-Su Valley. Did you know there is nothing more important than fostering the lives of others? Our Special Olympic Alaska Mat-Su Community athletes are the best! The goal for us is to provide the best possible opportunity for our athletes to train and compete.
Read moreAlaska Safe Riders: Prepared For Terror?
Jim Whisman, a retired Lynden long-haul truck driver with millions (and I mean five-plus millions) of accident-free miles, told me once that driving is often hours and hours of boredom interrupted by seconds of sheer terror.
Read moreMoose Vs Lumens: A Battle of Safety Vs Light
Last year, I came nose to nose with a moose on my way from the house to my home office. The light above the garage door had stopped working the week before, but I’d been too busy to fix it and, besides, it was freaking cold.
Read moreMatsu Valley Rebuild Needs Your Help Non-Profit Used & Surplus Building Materials Store Seeks Community Donations
Matsu Valley Rebuild needs help. We need 250 people/families/partnerships to donate $200 toward our first $50k down payment due in November.
Read moreThe Winner Is the Mat Su Senior Center Float
First Overall Float in the Alaska State Fair Parade this year was our very own Senior Center float. The mural on the float this year has been almost entirely because of the vision and work of Taylor York. He has been a volunteer at the center for some time and leads a painting class at the center
Read moreJoin Us in Celebrating Filipino Culture!
On September 30, 2023, at 5 p.m. Mat-Su Kabayan Filipino American Community will be hosting a Gala & Fundraising Event at the Raven Hall located at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer, Alaska. The richness of Filipino culture is a testament to the country's diverse history, vibrant traditions, and deep-rooted values.
Read moreGrandparents Day: Honoring the Keepers of Traditions
The celebration of Grandparents Day (September 10, 2023) is an opportunity to recognize the significant impact grandparents have on our lives. They are the keepers of traditions; their wisdom and experiences shape our lives, and their influence reaches far beyond just one day of celebration
Read moreGood Shepherd Lutheran Church “Holiday Market” is Back!
What did you miss during Covid? Well, I missed seeing the community come to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for our Holiday Market each fall. It’s back on October 7th this year and I am looking forward to seeing you and over thirty vendors that attend annually at our Holiday Market.
Read moreBuilding a Dream at Boyd Bison Ranch
It was my third day working as a ranch intern when Adam Boyd took me to the lake. We slipped and slid down to the lake in the spring mud, and he shared the rich, 85-year history of this now 420-acre homestead.
Read moreAnchorage Audubon Society Monthly Meetings Resume
Anchorage Audubon Society will resume our monthly in-person meetings on September 28, 2023
Read moreA Sweet Tradition: Alaska Day Dinner and Famous Dessert Auction
On October 18, 1867, in a ceremony held at Fort Sitka, the Territory of Alaska was formally transferred from the Russian Empire to the United States of America.
Read moreAlaska Car Crushing: Tow Trucks Shaping Environmental Impacts
In the heart of the Last Frontier, where towering mountains meet the endless ocean, one company has been quietly making its mark on both the Alaskan landscape and the world of eco-conscious business. Founded over two and a half decades ago, Alaska Car Crushing & Recycling has emerged as a leader in the automotive recycling industry in Alaska, by seamlessly blending environmental responsibility with economic efficiency.
Read moreRotary Uncorked 2023: Peace, Love and Hope!
Get ready to groove to the beat of the 1970s at Rotary Uncorked 2023: Peace, Love & Hope - a trip through the 70s! The Wasilla Rotary Club is thrilled to announce this year's theme, promising a blast from the past like no other.
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