Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
May 29, 2026
The Palmer judicial district has the highest numbers of civil and criminal caseloads in the state.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.
Mat-Su Assembly doubles down on leaf blowers in response to Anchorage rule
May 25, 2026
The resolution is meant to remind people that leaf blower use is legal in Mat-Su.
New Mat-Su board to review kennel rules in wake of Caswell dog deaths
May 20, 2026
The temporary advisory panel of mushers and kennel owners must recommend updates to borough kennel policies by December.
Photos: Families, friends say goodbye to three closing Mat-Su schools
May 20, 2026
Events at Glacier View, Larson and Meadow Lakes celebrated students, staff and school legacies ahead of the campuses’ final day Wednesday.
Final Alaska Homestead Expo set for Big Lake this weekend
May 20, 2026
The event is scheduled for the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center on Friday and Saturday.
Houston mayor’s pay could more than double under proposal
May 19, 2026
The change would mark the first pay raise for Houston’s mayor since 2009.
Wasilla museum turns to whale exhibit to drive visitors
May 18, 2026
The newly rebranded Museum of Alaska opens its summer season this week.
Windstorms, construction fuel spike in trash along Mat-Su greenbelt
May 15, 2026
Mat-Su landfill officials said they are working to control the spread of litter in the trail system.