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The intersection at Trunk and Palmer-Fishook Road
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Weekslong closure at Trunk Road intersection set to begin next week

June 08, 2026

The new roundabout project will completely shut down the Trunk and Palmer-Fishhook intersection from June 15 through July 3.

Redington Huskies shooter Shelby Burton yells, “Pull!” before making a difficult shot
Outdoors & Sports

Competition and camaraderie mark youth shooting championship in Big Lake

June 08, 2026

Athletes from around the state gathered at 7th Summit Shooting Park for the competition.

Matanuksa-Susitna Borough School District
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su School Board approves teacher concealed carry program

June 08, 2026

Participants must attend at least 24 hours of training and will receive a $500 stipend meant to help cover their costs.

Birthday cake was served at a community gathering at Houston City Hall
Houston

Community gathers to celebrate Houston’s 60th birthday

June 06, 2026

The event included cake, ice cream and community stories.

Vehicles travel along Seward Meridian Parkway
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Road closures, delays ahead as crews finish Seward Meridian project

June 06, 2026

Drivers should expect detours as final phase of road project begins.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Administration Building in Palmer.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su alcohol sales tax headed to November ballot

June 05, 2026

Some assembly members said the measure could help reduce property taxes, while business owners warn it would hurt sales.

Firefighters observe the Miller's Reach fire near Big Lake in June, 2026
Big Lake

30 years later, Big Lake remembers devastating Millers Reach Fire

June 04, 2026

Community members will gather Saturday to mark the anniversary of the disaster.

A small log cabin once used as the city's Chamber of Commerce welcomes visitors to Houston.
Houston

Houston to celebrate 60th birthday with free cake and ice cream Saturday

June 03, 2026

The celebration is scheduled for Houston's city hall at 3 p.m. on June 6.

A line on a Matanuska-Susitna Borough road.
News

Glenn Highway bridge reroute extended after crews find deep concrete damage

June 02, 2026

The lane closures and detour onto the southbound bridge will now last into July.

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