Alaska ‘Copper Ammo Challenge’ pays hunters to change their habits
October 26, 2026
Shooters can receive up to $120 in rebates.
Outdoors & Sports
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Susitna Landing getting $4.4 million overhaul to improve river access, campground
October 19, 2026
The river access site will get a new two-lane floating dock.
Colony's Parrent wins MaxPreps Alaska Player of the Year
October 16, 2026
The sophomore quarterback led the nation with 8,828 total yards.
Knights rally, fall short in ASAA girls flag football state title game
October 11, 2026
What you need to know: * The Colony Knights lost 27-21 to North Pole in the ASAA girls flag football state title game at Wasilla High School, falling just short of a late comeback. * Sophomore Bri Parrent intercepted a pass and threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Morgan Gallagher.
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.
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
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.
Senior uses career night to help Wasilla football snap a 15-game losing skid
August 28, 2026
Wasilla High School's Brandon Wadleigh helped the Warriors beat Chugiak 35-15.
Colony girls take third and fifth at Ted McKenney Invitational; Chugiak sweeps team titles
August 28, 2026
Colony girls and boys teams both placed second at the meet.
Where to find August coho in Mat-Su
August 27, 2026
There are a few reliable spots for silvers in the region.
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.
State closes coho harvests in Susitna, Little Susitna rivers; other fisheries remain open
August 20, 2026
The closure to effect early Wednesday.