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.
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Big Lake’s Jordan Lake Park is an ongoing labor of love
June 15, 2026
Community cooperation helps spruce up key public space.
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.
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 home values rise more than 7% as borough prepares annual property notices
January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.
Willow and ready: Susitna Valley prepares for 64th annual winter carnival
January 20, 2026
Back-to-back weekends of community fun set to begin Jan. 23 on Willow Lake
Mat-Su, feds reach $5.8 million repayment deal for failed Knik Arm ferry project
January 19, 2026
The repayment agreement should close the book on the costly, unfinished Susitna ferry project.
'Chickaloonies' artists bring creativity to Palmer with free comics workshop
January 16, 2026
The family-friendly workshop looks to unlock the inner artist in everyone
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to OK strike if contract talks collapse
January 15, 2026
The strike would be the second such walk out in three years.
Palmer City Council member Victoria Hudson resigns, citing accountability concerns
January 14, 2026
Hudson's resignation is effectively immediately, she said.
Mat-Su’s holiest windstorm casualty? Wasilla’s baby Jesus and family
January 14, 2026
A fire destroyed a city-owned nativity scene in Wasilla after its shelter flipped over during a December windstorm.
State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
New Sutton shooting range aims to curb lawlessness, but some worry it will bring new woes
January 07, 2026
The range is planned for a portion of Jonesville Public Use Area.