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Palmer city hall
Palmer Featured

Palmer council OKs independent review of city ethics allegations

October 30, 2026

The complaint includes questions about airport planning, golf course management decisions and financial disclosures.

Thrive Mat-Su uses low-cost events to prevent youth substance abuse
Community Featured

Thrive Mat-Su uses low-cost events to prevent youth substance abuse

October 30, 2026

Positive activities are central to Thrive’s mission.

John Crowther, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources
State

Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers

October 28, 2026

The Senate Resources Committee subpoenaed John Crowther to get answers on the state’s plans.

Wasilla City Hall
Wasilla

Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat

October 27, 2026

Applications will open Nov. 9.

A sign near Houston, Alaska. (Amy Bushatz/Mat-Su Sentinel)
News

Lawsuit argues Houston-area land transfer violates state constitution

October 26, 2026

The suit contends the transfer to AIDEA violates seven sections of the state constitution.

Alaska ‘Copper Ammo Challenge’ pays hunters to change their habits
News

Alaska ‘Copper Ammo Challenge’ pays hunters to change their habits

October 26, 2026

Shooters can receive up to $120 in rebates.

Chickaloon resident Ron Clarke
Community

No trivial pursuit: Lifetime of knowledge pays off for Chickaloon’s Jeopardy! champion

October 23, 2026

“What is ‘my hovercraft is full of eels?’”

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly building
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly withdraws request to start school after Labor Day

October 22, 2026

Officials will instead discuss the idea at a future meeting with the Mat-Su School Board.

Meadow Lakes Elementary
News

Mat-Su School Board rejects charter school proposal for former Meadow Lakes Elementary

October 21, 2026

Opening a new school would undermine savings from last year's school closures, officials said.

Houston Mayor and Council member Carter Cole
Houston

Cole reelected Houston mayor

October 20, 2026

The Houston City Council voted 6-1 to retain Cole as mayor.

A section of the incomplete Port MacKenzie Rail Extension
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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.

A "vote here" sign sits in front of the Matanuksa-Susitna Borough administration building
Elections

Early voting is open for the Nov. 3 state and borough elections

October 19, 2026

The election includes four borough ballot measures.

A Parks Highway sign points the way to the temporarily closed Susitna Landing State Recreation Site
Wasilla

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.

Bri Parrent of Colony finished the season ranked seventh in the country with 6,397 passing yards
Outdoors & Sports

Colony's Parrent wins MaxPreps Alaska Player of the Year

October 16, 2026

The sophomore quarterback led the nation with 8,828 total yards.

Department of Natural Resources Commissioner John Crowther
Houston

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 resident Ron Clarke appears on Jeopardy!
Sutton

Chickaloon man wins on ‘Jeopardy!,’ returns Wednesday for more

October 13, 2026

Ron Clarke's dramatic victory Tuesday unfolded in front of hometown fans

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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.

An aerial view of Alexander Creek
Big Lake

Shortened comment period for West Susitna road environmental permit ends Tuesday

October 12, 2026

AIDEA says it needs expedited permitting to advance development at an antimony deposit.

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