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.
State plans turn-blocking medians for Parks Highway in Wasilla
January 05, 2026
The updates are designed to improve traffic flow and safety along the corridor.
The best and most impactful Mat-Su stories of 2025
December 30, 2025
Looking back at the 2025 news stories with the biggest impact.
4th windstorm this month slams Mat-Su with hurricane-force gusts
December 29, 2025
Forecasters expect the weather pattern to shift within a week, potentially ending the string of storms.
Mat-Su eyes longer classes, fewer teachers for sixth graders
December 29, 2025
The proposal looks to improve math and literacy test scores among sixth graders.
No snow is no problem at Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass
December 25, 2025
The nonprofit downhill ski area has high hopes despite challenging winter weather
Mat-Su Borough must repay millions in Knik Arm ferry grants after feds reject appeal
December 22, 2025
The grants paid infrastructure to support the defunct Knik Arm ferry project.
Alaska Attorney General asks Mat-Su, Fairbanks electric utilities to reconsider charity programs
December 19, 2025
Utility members can opt-out of the "Operation RoundUp" program.
Mat-Su Assembly indefinitely delays talks on annexing Eagle River, Chugiak
December 17, 2025
The vote puts an indefinite pause on any official discussion about separating the area from Anchorage and bringing it into Mat-Su.
Mat-Su extends disaster declaration after back-to-back windstorms, ongoing gusts
December 16, 2025
The extension asks Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy to approve financial aid for additional wind damage.