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.
Palmer council approves public camping ban
October 29, 2025
Violators may be connected with local resources and face up to $300 fines.
Palmer Council OKs library rebuild contract, nearly three years after collapse
October 28, 2025
The new library is expected to open in 2027.
Major Wasilla road overhaul to convert Main Street to one-way traffic, add dedicated bike lanes
October 28, 2025
The project will funnel the downtown Wasilla area's southbound traffic to Main Street and northbound traffic to Yenlo Street.
Mat-Su eyes high career, tech grad rate to close gap for homeschoolers
October 27, 2025
Mat-Su students who take a series of career and technical education courses are 17% more likely to graduate than those who do not.
New online art directory seeks to promote, connect Alaska Native artists across the state
October 24, 2025
The directory includes artists from across Mat-Su.
Applications are now open for Palmer's vacant city council seat
October 23, 2025
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to serve for the next year.
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.
Early voting now open for Mat-Su gas tax, assembly, school board races
October 20, 2025
Early voting is open through November 3.
Residents turn out to ‘Flip the Script’ at first-ever Mat-Su Sentinel election connection event
October 17, 2025
The free event blended candidate introductions, live audience feedback and community connection.