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.
'Once Upon a Spooky Night' 2026 youth story contest winners
October 27, 2026
From a headless horse on the hunt to a mysterious Halloween party in Monsterland, young Mat-Su writers are putting their imaginations to work in the Wasilla Public Library's annual Once Upon a Spooky Night story contest. The winning stories, written by students in first through seventh grades,
Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
October 27, 2026
Applications will open Nov. 9.
The Q&As with 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
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Mat-Su Assembly and School Board candidates answer your questions.
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Lawsuit argues Houston-area land transfer violates state constitution
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Mat-Su Assembly withdraws request to start school after Labor Day
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Officials will instead discuss the idea at a future meeting with the Mat-Su School Board.
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'Once Upon a Spooky Night' 2026 youth story contest winners
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From a headless horse on the hunt to a mysterious Halloween party in Monsterland, young Mat-Su writers are putting their imaginations to work in the Wasilla Public Library's annual Once Upon a Spooky Night story contest. The winning stories, written by students in first through seventh grades,
Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
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Mat-Su Assembly withdraws request to start school after Labor Day
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Officials will instead discuss the idea at a future meeting with the Mat-Su School Board.
Mat-Su School Board rejects charter school proposal for former Meadow Lakes Elementary
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Opening a new school would undermine savings from last year's school closures, officials said.
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'Once Upon a Spooky Night' 2026 youth story contest winners
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From a headless horse on the hunt to a mysterious Halloween party in Monsterland, young Mat-Su writers are putting their imaginations to work in the Wasilla Public Library's annual Once Upon a Spooky Night story contest. The winning stories, written by students in first through seventh grades,
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