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Thrive Mat-Su uses low-cost events to prevent youth substance abuse

October 30, 2026

Positive activities are central to Thrive’s mission.

John Crowther, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Featured

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.

A sign near Houston, Alaska. (Amy Bushatz/Mat-Su Sentinel)

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.

Big Lake

Big Lake residents press officials for quick action on troubled properties

August 10, 2026

About 100 Big Lake residents gathered Thursday on a corner near Beaver Lake.

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Here are the 2026 Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city candidates

August 07, 2026

Here's who is running in this year's city elections.

Alaskans dipnet at Fish Creek in July, 2026

Outdoors & Sports

Sockeye surge at Fish Creek amid tough outlook elsewhere in Mat-Su

August 06, 2026

Fish Creek was hot, but coho counts remain low.

Caribou Creek flows through a canyon near the site of a proposed hydropower project

Glacier View

A proposed dam near the Glenn Highway in Glacier View draws community concerns

August 04, 2026

Chugach Electric Association is researching the viability of a hydroelectric project on Caribou Creek and in three other locations across Southcentral.