Proposal would block Mat-Su Assembly from editing borough election guides
November 10, 2025
The measure follows a September Assembly vote to update the borough's annual guide with a memorial statement honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Snowplow live tracking now available throughout Mat-Su
November 07, 2025
The service was first pushed live last year in about half of the region's road areas.
Teens get new hangout at downtown Palmer youth center
November 07, 2025
Downtown youth center doubles as an event space.
Drivers urged to use caution at Trunk Road intersection due to visibility-blocking berm
November 06, 2025
The berm is part of a roundabout construction project at the busy intersection.
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Proposal would block Mat-Su Assembly from editing borough election guides
November 10, 2025
The measure follows a September Assembly vote to update the borough's annual guide with a memorial statement honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Snowplow live tracking now available throughout Mat-Su
November 07, 2025
The service was first pushed live last year in about half of the region's road areas.
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The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Mat-Su Assembly and School Board
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Candidates for Mat-Su Assembly and School Board respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
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Mat-Su School District removes Indigenous land acknowledgment signs, halts land statements at events
October 30, 2025
The decision to remove the land acknowledgment signs and halt traditional land acknowledgment statements was not subject to public comment.
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Major Wasilla road overhaul to convert Main Street to one-way traffic, add dedicated bike lanes
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The project will funnel the downtown Wasilla area's southbound traffic to Main Street and northbound traffic to Yenlo Street.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
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Community effort transforms Houston riverfront into family-friendly park space
November 06, 2025
The park project was run by volunters and coordinated by local Rotary clubs.
'Trick-or-Trot' offers family fun, fundraising for Palmer early learning program
October 13, 2025
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