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The Big Lake Lions Recreation Center in Big Lake
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Big Lake rec center set to reopen with fresh paint, expanded hours and new fees

September 11, 2025

The changes are part of a borough takeover of the community center.

Where to attend 9/11 remembrance events in Mat-Su
Community

Where to attend 9/11 remembrance events in Mat-Su

September 10, 2025

Mat-Su residents can mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at ceremonies and events.

Houston City Hall (Amy Bushatz/Mat-Su Sentinel)
Elections

Houston forum looks to connect voters with candidates

September 10, 2025

The forum will be hosted by the Mat-Su Sentinel and held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Houston City Hall.

Individuals observe flood waters from the Susitna River
Talkeetna

Borough declares disaster after new Talkeetna riverbank damage, Petersville Road washouts

September 09, 2025

The flooding and road damage were triggered by heavy rains earlier this month.

Mat-Su Sentinel
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Mat-Su Sentinel named 2025 New Business of the Year

September 09, 2025

The LION Publishers award recognizes long-term sustainability and financial health.

A Mat-Su resident pumps gas
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su to present case for gas tax at open house events

September 08, 2025

The events will give officials a chance to explain what the proposed tax would mean for Mat-Su residents -- and why they think it's necessary.

Mat-Su Borough ordered to repay $5.8 million in federal grants used for failed ferry project
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Borough ordered to repay $5.8 million in federal grants used for failed ferry project

September 04, 2025

The repayment covers a portion of the millions linked to the never-used Knik Arm ferry.

Piles of junk sit on a property on North Williwaw Way
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Borough officials hope a massive clean-up project can turn a Wasilla neighborhood around

September 03, 2025

The borough is looking for volunteers to help with the effort Sept. 11 to 13.

A cabbage named Clyde was set to vie for Alaska State Fair glory. Then, he went missing.
News

A cabbage named Clyde was set to vie for Alaska State Fair glory. Then, he went missing.

September 02, 2025

An unsolved heist from an Anchorage community garden on the eve of the Palmer competition.

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