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Crews prepare a new section of Seward-Meridian Parkway for asphalt on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

New Seward-Meridian Parkway connector set to open soon

August 17, 2026

The road creates a new connection between the Seldon corridor and the Parks Highway.

Students walk near school buses at Colony Middle School in January, 2026.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Fewer staff, less screen time: What’s changing in Mat-Su schools this year

August 12, 2026

Deep budget cuts mean reduced staff in libraries, front offices and classrooms.

About 100 residents attended a gathering near Drowsy Drive and Peaceful Place in Big Lake
Big Lake

Big Lake residents press officials for quick action on troubled properties

August 10, 2026

About 100 Big Lake residents gathered Thursday on a corner near Beaver Lake.

Here are the 2026 Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city candidates
News

Here are the 2026 Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city candidates

August 07, 2026

Here's who is running in this year's city elections.

Alaskans dipnet at Fish Creek in July, 2026
Outdoors & Sports

Sockeye surge at Fish Creek amid tough outlook elsewhere in Mat-Su

August 06, 2026

Fish Creek was hot, but coho counts remain low.

Caribou Creek flows through a canyon near the site of a proposed hydropower project
Glacier View

A proposed dam near the Glenn Highway in Glacier View draws community concerns

August 04, 2026

Chugach Electric Association is researching the viability of a hydroelectric project on Caribou Creek and in three other locations across Southcentral.

Trash and junk line Peaceful Place and block portions of the road near Beaver Lake
Big Lake

Community meeting aims to tackle crime, dumping on troubled Big Lake street

August 03, 2026

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at the corner of Drowsy Drive and Lazy Lake Circle.

My House spokesperson Isaac Smoldon
News

Two major projects could reshape mental health care for Mat-Su youth

July 31, 2026

The new facilities will offer in-patient mental health care and transitonal beds for youth.

Pike derby crowns winners as high water impacts salmon harvests
Outdoors & Sports

Pike derby crowns winners as high water impacts salmon harvests

July 30, 2026

A 33.125-inch pike earned top fish honors at the derby.

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