Houston mayor, deputy mayor resign after five months
March 12, 2026
Houston Mayor Jason Kahn and Deputy Mayor Dan Lewis resigned Thursday.
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State troopers called to chaotic Houston meeting as council selects new mayor
October 21, 2025
The meeting devolved into arguments and crosstalk over an alleged conflict of interest involving two City Council members.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
October 10, 2025
Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.
Preliminary results show Cooper leading in Palmer mayor race; changes coming to Houston council
October 07, 2025
Preliminary results released Tuesday do not include a tally of early and absentee votes.
Here are the 2025 Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city candidates
August 04, 2025
Here's who is running in this year's city elections.
How to know if you can vote in city elections
August 04, 2025
Confused about whether you live in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city limits? We can help.
Candidate filing open now in Houston city elections after election rules update
July 01, 2025
A candidate filing period for the city's Oct. 7 election runs between July 1 and 15.
‘Matanuska Thunder Festival’ holiday, sales tax hike head to Houston voters
June 13, 2025
The propositions will appear on Houston city ballots in October.
A proposed ballot measure would make ‘Matanuska Thunder Funk’ Houston’s first city holiday
May 28, 2025
The proposed holiday recognizes a private family-friendly festival hosted by Houston Grass Station Campground.
Spring cleanup efforts return to Mat-Su with a new event coming to Crevasse-Moraine
April 24, 2025
The new Cravasse-Moraine clean-up day will rally volunteers to clear waste from the trail system near the landfill.
Houston airport ballot question rejected by city attorneys
February 19, 2025
The proposed ballot question would give voters a say on the future of a city airport project.
A Mat-Su borough plan to borrow city health powers could unlock millions in opioid help
January 09, 2025
The plan would let the borough give over $2 million to more types of services.
Investigation urges better 'attention to detail,' training for Houston City Clerk following election errors
October 22, 2024
The investigation was conducted by the city attorney's office and requested by Houston Mayor Carter Cole