What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 18-20): Brews, Festivals and Recovery
September 19, 2026
There's a whole lot of fun happening across Mat-Su this weekend. Here's what to do!
Colony signal caller ranks No. 2 nationally in passing yards
September 19, 2026
What you need to know * Colony flag football quarterback Bri Parrent ranks No. 2 nationally in passing yards with 4,144 yards, just 29 behind national leader Kate Meier. The sophomore has accounted for 64 total touchdowns in 14 games. * Parrent powered No. 3 Colony to a 21-0 victory
Mat-Su to withhold at least $100,000 from Durham over late, canceled routes
September 18, 2026
Hundreds of routes were late or canceled during the first five weeks of school
Alaska plans to limit advance reservations for public cabins, update system
September 18, 2026
The change is meant to help limit cancelations, officials said. Mat-Su is home to more than 20 cabins.
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Colony signal caller ranks No. 2 nationally in passing yards
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