Alaska ‘Copper Ammo Challenge’ pays hunters to change their habits
October 26, 2026
Shooters can receive up to $120 in rebates.
Outdoors & Sports
Stay informed with the latest Matanuska-Susitna Borough sports and outdoors news. Get updates on the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and other local sports and connect with need-to-know information about heading outdoors in Mat-Su.
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.
Fish Creek run holds strong as coho concerns grow elsewhere
August 13, 2026
Sport fishing remains open at fish creek until at least Aug. 15.
Sockeye surge at Fish Creek amid tough outlook elsewhere in Mat-Su
August 06, 2026
Fish Creek was hot, but coho counts remain low.
Pike derby crowns winners as high water impacts salmon harvests
July 30, 2026
A 33.125-inch pike earned top fish honors at the derby.
Troopers respond to reported fight, gun at annual youth football jamboree
July 27, 2026
The fight included at one person brandishing a weapon near the football field as children played.
Borough installs hundreds of new signs to make Mat-Su trail network less confusing
July 27, 2026
The project repalced about 350 aging trail signs.
Fish Creek dipnet fishery open; coho arrive in Mat-Su
July 23, 2026
Fish Creek is open through July 31.
Stocked lakes shine as Mat-Su salmon wait
July 16, 2026
Looking for good fishing? Hit one of Mat-Su's many stocked lakes.
'A growing dumpster fire': An invasive predator is wreaking havoc on Mat-Su salmon
July 10, 2026
Warming rivers and the uncanny ability of northern pike to navigate saltwater have enabled the freshwater invaders to lay siege to Southcentral Alaska’s salmon and trout.
Sockeye sport fishing opens at Fish Creek; Mat-Su dipnet fisheries coming
July 09, 2026
Fish Creek is the top early-season sockeye sport fishing destination