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City candidates in Houston, Palmer and Wasilla, pictured left to right by seat race and alphabetically.
Elections

The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils

September 23, 2025

Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.

An early voting sign hangs on Wasilla City Hall
News

Early voting now open in Palmer, Houston and Wasilla city elections

September 23, 2025

Early voting will remain open through Oct. 6.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Superintendent Randy Trani
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su expands reduced-requirement Choice diploma to two more schools

September 22, 2025

This diploma will be available beginning with the class of 2026.

The M/V Susitna docked in Ketchikan
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su asks feds to forgive millions in failed ferry project grants

September 19, 2025

The appeal follows an August repayment demand from federal transit officials.

A memorial poster honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk sits in front of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly d
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly votes to add Kirk memorial statement to official borough election guide

September 17, 2025

The statement also recognizes "other victims of political violence."

A boat launch area on Big Lake
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly rejects major overhaul to waterfront no-build zone

September 17, 2025

Assembly members said they plan to offer a series of alternative proposals.

Commuters exit a Valley Transit bus at the Trunk Road Park and Ride
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su bus service heads for borough takeover

September 15, 2025

Public bus service in Mat-Su will move under a $2.2 million borough contract starting Oct. 1.

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.

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