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An aerial view of Port MacKenzie's planned one-mile rail loop shows a parcel to the east owned by the University of Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Large industrial, energy projects planned for leased UA land at Port MacKenzie

October 06, 2026

The lease is tied to a proposal for a coal plant near Skwentna and additional projects on borough port land.

The top 15 girls runners pose with their awards at ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Cross Country
Outdoors & Sports

Mat-Su runners finish in top 15; senior motors to Juneau-Douglas’ first title in a decade

October 05, 2026

Colony finished as the runner-up in the Division I girls teams with 83 points.

Wasilla senior wide receiver John Devine
Outdoors & Sports

Warriors outlast Moose to win their first Potato Bowl since 2022

October 03, 2026

Wasilla took home the Mayor's Cup in front of a standing-room-only crowd in Palmer.

Visitors enjoy Oxtoberfest at the Musk Ox FarmVisitors celebrate the season at Oxtoberfest at the Musk Ox Farm
What to do in Mat-Su

What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 2-4): Polls, Potatoes, and Pints

October 01, 2026

That October chill is in the air, but there's plenty of fall fun around the region.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly Candidate Chris Chiavetta
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly candidate fired from UAA police force after workplace misconduct investigation

September 30, 2026

A pair of UAA investigations found that Chris Chiavetta created a hostile work environment through inappropriate sexual comments and retaliated against a witness.

A barge of equipment for an antimony processing plant slated for construction sits docked at Port MacKenzie
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Borough officials push Port MacKenzie improvements as major rail grant awaits decision

September 30, 2026

Borough and Alaska Railroad officials are awaiting a decision on a $300 million federal grant to complete a long-stalled rail extension.

Wasilla mayoral candidates Stu Graham, David Wilson and Alina Rubeo
Announcements

Wasilla mayor, council candidates face voters at election forum

September 25, 2026

More than 50 people attended the nonpartisan election event.

Hunter Kirby, pictured with his parents Bryan and Dionne Kirby, was honored on Houston High School’s senior night
Houston

The drive: Su-Valley senior makes a 90-mile commute for the chance to play football

September 25, 2026

Hunter Kirby is willing to go the extra mile.

Signs shown on Sept. 21, 2026 direct Matansuka-Susitna Borough Central Landfill users
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su landfill says automated lane should reduce entrance delays

September 23, 2026

Customers are complaining about the new entrance area.

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