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A road work sign on Big Lake Road
Big Lake

Major Big Lake Road paving project to bring traffic delays

August 25, 2026

Work will include flagging and pilot cars, officials said.

Two individuals on an ATV use a paved pathway
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su road officials want tougher penalties for illegal motorized vehicle use on pathways

August 24, 2026

A resolution approved by a road board asks for trooper enforcement and vehicle impoundment.

(Left) Ella Richardson, (Right) Thale Randall
Outdoors & Sports

Mat-Su teens represent Alaska at Patriot Games national athletic competition

August 21, 2026

The students joined high school-aged athletes from across the country.

An enthusiastic crowd cheers for Mt. Joy during their concert at the Alaska State Fair
Community

Alaska State Fair to demolish, rebuild concert venue after this year’s shows

August 20, 2026

The project will start in September and is slated to be finished by next year's fair

A pair of fairgoers pose for a photo near the Colony Stage
News

Drone shows, food and a waterskiing squirrel: Here’s what to expect at the Alaska State Fair

August 20, 2026

The Alaska State Fair is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Friday.

A pair of fishermen work the waters near the confluence of the Deshka and Susitna rivers
Outdoors & Sports

State closes coho harvests in Susitna, Little Susitna rivers; other fisheries remain open

August 20, 2026

The closure to effect early Wednesday.

A parent and student walk through Larson Elementary School's empty halls
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

In Mat-Su, neighborhood schools double as community hubs. Closing them has sweeping impacts.

August 19, 2026

From emergency shelters and food banks to sports and church services, school buildings across Mat-Su serve as important community connectors, residents and officials said.

Dozens of residents attend a Houston City Council meeting Aug. 13, 2026
State

‘Zero transparency’: Houston officials oppose land transfer process linked to data centers

August 18, 2026

The city council passed a pair of resolutions objecting to the process used for the proposal.

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough

It's time to run for Mat-Su Assembly or School Board. Here's what you need to know.

August 17, 2026

Mat-Su residents have until Aug. 28 to file for six open races in borough elections this fall.

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