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 teens represent Alaska at Patriot Games national athletic competition
August 21, 2026
The students joined high school-aged athletes from across the country.
Alaska State Fair to demolish, rebuild concert venue after this year’s shows
August 20, 2026
The project will start in September and is slated to be finished by next year's fair
Drone shows, food and a waterskiing squirrel: Here’s what to expect at the Alaska State Fair
August 20, 2026
The Alaska State Fair is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Friday.
State closes coho harvests in Susitna, Little Susitna rivers; other fisheries remain open
August 20, 2026
The closure to effect early Wednesday.
In Mat-Su, neighborhood schools double as community hubs. Closing them has sweeping impacts.
August 19, 2026
From emergency shelters and food banks to sports and church services, school buildings across Mat-Su serve as important community connectors, residents and officials said.
‘Zero transparency’: Houston officials oppose land transfer process linked to data centers
August 18, 2026
The city council passed a pair of resolutions objecting to the process used for the proposal.
It's time to run for Mat-Su Assembly or School Board. Here's what you need to know.
August 17, 2026
Mat-Su residents have until Aug. 28 to file for six open races in borough elections this fall.
New Seward-Meridian Parkway connector set to open soon
August 17, 2026
The road creates a new connection between the Seldon corridor and the Parks Highway.
Fewer staff, less screen time: What’s changing in Mat-Su schools this year
August 12, 2026
Deep budget cuts mean reduced staff in libraries, front offices and classrooms.