Thrive Mat-Su uses low-cost events to prevent youth substance abuse
October 30, 2026
Positive activities are central to Thrive’s mission.
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Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers
October 28, 2026
The Senate Resources Committee subpoenaed John Crowther to get answers on the state’s plans.
Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
October 27, 2026
Applications will open Nov. 9.
Lawsuit argues Houston-area land transfer violates state constitution
October 26, 2026
The suit contends the transfer to AIDEA violates seven sections of the state constitution.
Mat-Su prep athletes on the trails, turf enter final weeks ahead of postseason
September 11, 2026
From flag football to cross-country running, Mat-Su's teams are holding their own.
Mat-Su inches forward plan for Bogard Road state trooper, 911 hub
September 09, 2026
If constructed, the borough wants to open the facility by late 2028.
Wasilla High graduate among those lost in the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
September 09, 2026
Electronics Technician 1st Class Ronald Hemenway was killed when terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
Antimony plant offloaded at Port MacKenzie; up to 40 jobs planned
September 07, 2026
Antimony will be processed near the port, then shipped out.
Colony senior pulls away to victory, Knights sweep team titles during George Plumley Invite at Palmer High
September 05, 2026
What you need to know: * Colony swept the team titles at the George Plumley Invitational at Palmer High, with the boys scoring 28 points and the girls 47 despite splitting its squad between Palmer and the Kodiak Invitational. * Colony senior Josiah Herrick won the boys 5K in 16:58, leading
Cabbage king cashes in again with one of the largest entries in fair history
September 04, 2026
Palmer’s Scott Robb won $1,000 cash and bragging rights for another year.
The Palmer-Colony rivalry: An every-other-year throwdown for the Bogard Road foes
September 04, 2026
“I don’t have to manufacture motivation for this one."
Four species that dominate Mat-Su fall fishing
September 03, 2026
Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean fishing is over.
Mat-Su landfill rolls out new entrance designed to reduce traffic backups
September 01, 2026
The new entrance is located on landfill land once utilized by a trail system.