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6.4% of households in Fishhook received food stamps in 2020

By Mat-Su Times | Jun 21, 2022

Fishhook ranked 212th in Alaska for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Participating Matanuska-Susitna Borough Ace Hardware stores having sale to help you prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

By Mat-Su Times | Jun 20, 2022

Fourth of July sale starting June 29 to get you stocked up in time for the holiday.

Stock up early for Fourth of July parties in Matanuska-Susitna Borough during June 25 sale at your participating local Ace Hardware stores

By Mat-Su Times | Jun 20, 2022

Participating Matanuska-Susitna Borough Ace Hardware stores are offering free delivery and assembly on all grills $399 and up, as part of the celebration.

15.8% of households in Willow received food stamps in 2020

By Mat-Su Times | Jun 20, 2022

Willow ranked 152nd in Alaska for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

12.5% of households in Meadow Lakes received food stamps in 2020

By Mat-Su Times | Jun 19, 2022

Meadow Lakes ranked 170th in Alaska for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Mat-Su Times area weekly mass times

By Mat-Su Times | Jun 18, 2022

The following parishes in the Mat-Su Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

18% of households in Palmer received food stamps in 2020

By Mat-Su Times | Jun 18, 2022

Palmer ranked 142nd in Alaska for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

29.7% of households in Houston received food stamps in 2020

By Mat-Su Times | Jun 17, 2022

Houston ranked 111th in Alaska for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

2022 Alaska Fire Season

By Press release submission | Jun 17, 2022

Alaska DOF crews from the MatSu Area teamed up with firefighters from the Houston, Big Lake, West Lakes and Central Fire Departments to stop a 2.4 acre fire along Armstrong Road in Houston on Thursday afternoon.

8.7% of households in Farmers Loop received food stamps in 2020

By Mat-Su Times | Jun 16, 2022

Farmers Loop ranked 200th in Alaska for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Trapper Creek Community Council Meeting

By Press release submission | Jun 16, 2022

At last night’s Trapper Creek Community Council meeting, eight members of the Trapper Creek community were presented certificates by Borough Manager Mike Brown and Emergency Services Director Ken Barkley.