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Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents hold signs
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

'Significant errors, lapses in judgment': Report details failures linked to Caswell dogs' deaths

June 18, 2026

The report recommends two borough animal control officers be relieved of their duties.

Mat-Su Anglers Fishing report
Outdoors & Sports

The Mat-Su salmon desert, kings for youth and open zone streams

June 18, 2026

Here's what you need to know about fishing in Mat-Su into late June.

Mat-Su Assembly rejects 3 tax proposals, but a new one may be coming
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly rejects 3 tax proposals, but a new one may be coming

June 17, 2026

The measures included a 1.5% sales tax, a 6.5% sales tax and a tax on gravel pit operators.

Houston City hall
Houston

Houston mayor's pay to see first increase in more than 15 years

June 16, 2026

The increase boosts the Houston mayor's salary from $1,500 each month to as much as $3,200.

Big Lake’s Jordan Lake Park is an ongoing labor of love
Big Lake

Big Lake’s Jordan Lake Park is an ongoing labor of love

June 15, 2026

Community cooperation helps spruce up key public space.

The new City of Houston logo was designed by Houston resident Claire Childs, an aspiring teacher with an arts degree. (Courtesy of Houston)
Houston

Houston has a new official logo. What comes next is unclear.

June 12, 2026

The logo was created by a lifelong Houston resident and aspiring art teacher.

Palmer City Hall
Palmer

Lawsuit alleges Palmer violated open meetings law in golf course talks

June 12, 2026

The complaint asks the court to void the city’s decision to end its contract with Eagle Golf Course Management.

Mat-Su Anglers Fishing Report
Outdoors & Sports

Chasing King Salmon on Knik River at the Eklutna Tailrace

June 11, 2026

Looking for kings at the trailrace? Here's what to know.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough administration building in Palmer
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su proposal would add 1.5% sales tax outside cities, add property tax exemption

June 10, 2026

A second proposal also up for debate this month would add a new gravel tax.

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