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.
Proposal would block Mat-Su Assembly from editing borough election guides
November 10, 2025
The measure follows a September Assembly vote to update the borough's annual guide with a memorial statement honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Teens get new hangout at downtown Palmer youth center
November 07, 2025
Downtown youth center doubles as an event space.
Drivers urged to use caution at Trunk Road intersection due to visibility-blocking berm
November 06, 2025
The berm is part of a roundabout construction project at the busy intersection.
Mat-Su voters reject gas tax; Assembly, School Board races show clear leads
November 05, 2025
The preliminary Election Day tally does not include thousands of absentee votes, which will be counted starting Friday.
Does Palmer have a major parking problem? Early study insights say no.
November 04, 2025
The study examines whether Palmer should update its downtown business parking rules.
In Alaska, where overdose deaths are rising again, Narcan and community are a lifeline
November 03, 2025
Overdoses have been declining nationally since August 2023, but Alaska is far behind in that progress.
The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Mat-Su Assembly and School Board
October 31, 2025
Candidates for Mat-Su Assembly and School Board respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Love the library? Mat-Su library boosters want your stories
October 31, 2025
Libraries look to past for new project’s inspiration.
Mat-Su School District removes Indigenous land acknowledgment signs, halts land statements at events
October 30, 2025
The decision to remove the land acknowledgment signs and halt traditional land acknowledgment statements was not subject to public comment.