Cole reelected Houston mayor
October 20, 2026
The Houston City Council voted 6-1 to retain Cole as mayor.
Stalled Port MacKenzie rail project to get new life with $249 million federal grant
October 19, 2026
The grant requires $62 million in local funding that will be partially covered by the value of a borough land transfer.
Early voting is open for the Nov. 3 state and borough elections
October 19, 2026
The election includes four borough ballot measures.
Susitna Landing getting $4.4 million overhaul to improve river access, campground
October 19, 2026
The river access site will get a new two-lane floating dock.
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Colony's Parrent wins MaxPreps Alaska Player of the Year
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The sophomore quarterback led the nation with 8,828 total yards.
DNR commissioner will appear at hearing on Houston land transfer after subpoena
October 16, 2026
Lawmakers have raised questions over whether the proposed transfer of approximately 30 square miles near Houston is legal.
Chickaloon man wins on ‘Jeopardy!,’ returns Wednesday for more
October 13, 2026
Ron Clarke's dramatic victory Tuesday unfolded in front of hometown fans
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Stalled Port MacKenzie rail project to get new life with $249 million federal grant
October 19, 2026
The grant requires $62 million in local funding that will be partially covered by the value of a borough land transfer.
Thousands pack Menard Center for Trump rally, marking first-ever presidential event in Mat-Su
October 13, 2026
The rally was held in support of Republican election campaigns.
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Rubeo wins three-way race for Wasilla mayor; incumbent council members reelected
October 12, 2026
Alina Rubeo will be sworn in as Wasilla Mayor Oct. 19.
Rubeo leads Wasilla mayoral race as Mat-Su cities report election results
October 06, 2026
In Palmer, Bruce Brown was ahead of Aundra “Omega” Jackson in a race for a one-year council seat
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Susitna Landing getting $4.4 million overhaul to improve river access, campground
October 19, 2026
The river access site will get a new two-lane floating dock.
Rubeo wins three-way race for Wasilla mayor; incumbent council members reelected
October 12, 2026
Alina Rubeo will be sworn in as Wasilla Mayor Oct. 19.
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Mat-Su Assembly pushes for school to start after Labor Day
October 08, 2026
A parent survey will go out before any changes are considered, school board members said.
Mat-Su to withhold at least $100,000 from Durham over late, canceled routes
September 18, 2026
Hundreds of routes were late or canceled during the first five weeks of school
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Chickaloon man wins on ‘Jeopardy!,’ returns Wednesday for more
October 13, 2026
Ron Clarke's dramatic victory Tuesday unfolded in front of hometown fans
Art contest asks students to picture Wasilla’s future
September 23, 2026
The winning artwork from an open call will be featured in a long-term city planning document.
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