Today in History: August 2, ‘Wild Bill’ shot and killed during poker game
Frontiersman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot and killed while playing poker at a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, by Jack McCall, who was later hanged.
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How do we as children of God keep up with all the people we know and love and care about in so many differe...
How do we as children of God keep up with all the people we know and love and care about in so many different places?
Sisters Micheala, left, and McCrae, right, are the Chaga Chicks and help operate their family business, Nor...
Sisters Micheala, left, and McCrae, right, are the Chaga Chicks and help operate their family business, Northern Spirit Rustics. They hosted an art fair over Memorial Weekend as a kick-off to
Emily and I bundled up for the chilly, wet ride down the river. The hooligan were running thick and we enjo...
Emily and I bundled up for the chilly, wet ride down the river. The hooligan were running thick and we enjoyed watching them dart from below the raft as we floated over them. Kyle Wilkinson/F
Wind and wisdom: Class speakers share messages of growth during outdoor graduation ceremony at Palmer High
Wind and wisdom: Class speakers share messages of growth during outdoor graduation ceremony at Palmer High
Houston High School Hawks take flight
The next generation of leaders took flight this week as the Houston High School Class of 2026 celebrated its commencement ceremony on May 20.
Mat-Su Middle College celebrates the Class of 2026
As the notes of “Pomp and Circumstance” echoed through the Menard Sports Complex on May 19, a unique group of high school seniors were marching to their graduation carrying more
Prep soccer: Wasilla girls edge Colony
Sophomore Molly O’Neill scored the lone goal to lead the Wasilla Warriors to a 1-0 girls soccer win over Colony Tuesday evening.
The flower steal in Palmer
It was 6:43 on Friday morning and the Plant Owner was sound asleep when he heard his outside Ring camera alarm go off. He jumped up and threw on some
Quick Bites
June means fresh locally grown produce and baked goods appearing at weekly farmers markets around the Valley.
Copper River salmon — alarming questions???
Copper River king (Chinook) salmon return abundances and sizes of the returning fish have been declining. These same king salmon trends have occurred throughout the entire State of Alaska since
Husband of Alaska gubernatorial candidate Shelley Hughes passes away
The Hughes-Gettys campaign announced the passing of Roger “Rock” Hughes, beloved husband of gubernatorial candidate Shelley Hughes.
Willow celebrates Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend was filled with a variety of events in Willow. From live music to chaga-infused tea and pig roasts, a community of artists, bakers and backwoods creatives all
The end of an era
August would have been the start of my 25th year as an editor at the Frontiersman. But today — May 29, 2026 — is my final day with this newspaper.
Palmer hosted 30,000 visitors last year, city council is told
Palmer’s Museum of History and Art hosted 30,000 visitors and 406 tour buses last year to showcase the community’s rich history and attractions, and a busy season is expected again
The last week
For most people, the last week of school is joyful, if bittersweet. Summer is here, another year is over, and students and staff head into a well-earned break.
Wasilla scores big softball win over Palmer
The Palmer Moose jumped to an early lead, but the Wasilla Warriors used 20 unanswered runs to score a 22-5 prep softball win over the Moose Tuesday night.
Alaska Legislature votes to correct boundary errors at several state parks, public areas, Including Jonesvi...
Alaska Legislature votes to correct boundary errors at several state parks, public areas, Including Jonesville in Sutton area
Knights sweep two games on senior night
The Colony Knights swept a pair of games against rival Wasilla on senior night Monday.
Moose celebrate senior night with a win over rival
Palmer seniors Reed Craner and Jacob Rockey led Palmer to a 7-3 prep baseball win over rival Palmer Monday evening in Palmer.
Alaska Legislature approves public opt-in retirement plans for businesses statewide
Alaska Legislature approves public opt-in retirement plans for businesses statewide
Four great options for freeing up freezer space
Spring is in the air, which means fishing season is not far behind. The four dinner options below, courtesy of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, feature four different Alaska finfish
Caswell dog case has exposed a weakness in the borough's animal care and regulation department
The recent case of the Caswell dogs has seemingly exposed weaknesses in the Mat-Su Borough’s Department of Animal Care and Regulation which invite further public scrutiny. In the Caswell case
Leader of Alaska drug ring that trafficked heroin and fentanyl out of a Wasilla apartment sentenced to 15 y...
A California man who acted as the leader for an Alaska drug trafficking organization with a drug den in Wasilla was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison for his