Big Lake’s Jordan Lake Park is an ongoing labor of love
June 15, 2026
Community cooperation helps spruce up key public space.
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Houston has a new official logo. What comes next is unclear.
June 12, 2026
What you need to know: * Houston selected a new official city logo designed by resident Claire Childs. The design features fireweed, salmon, black spruce and Mount Susitna against a sunset sky. It won both the public vote and a 5-2 vote by the City Council. * City officials have not
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 Sentinel to host community concert and skate party featuring The Super Saturated Sugar Strings
February 23, 2026
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Proposed Mat-Su armed teacher program could cost $700,000
May 13, 2026
Costs for the program include about $133,000 in startup fees.
Mat-Su students turn career skills into championship medals
May 12, 2026
Local students find success at SkillsUSA state competitions.
Nunley Park caboose heads for auction this summer
May 11, 2026
The caboose was brought into the city as part of a 1990's-era McDonald's marketing gimmick.
As Glacier View School heads to closure, community honors longtime principal
May 08, 2026
Principal Wendy Taylor is scheduled to retire this year after serving 30 years at Glacier View as a teacher and administrator.
3 Mat-Su schools set to close after Assembly rejects school funding, approves tax cut
May 08, 2026
The newly approved budget also backtracks a plan to cut funding for Mat-Su's public bus service.
U.S. education secretary visits Mat-Su schools during 50-state history tour
May 07, 2026
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited students and staff at two schools Thursday.
Affordability is driving Mat-Su boom, new data shows
May 07, 2026
Mat-Su's population boom is likely tied to affordability of housing and land, officials said.
Mat-Su school district considers allowing teachers and staff to carry handguns at work
May 06, 2026
The proposal lets the district pay certain teachers, staff and contractors to carry a concealed handgun during the school day.
Mat-Su bus service faces cuts under proposed borough budget
May 05, 2026
Valley Transit officials say reduced funding could lead to major service reductions