Regulators, advocates warn of utility inaction as Alaska gas shortfall looms
January 03, 2025
MEA officials said a solution needs both short-term certainty and long-term flexibility.
A new Wasilla High career program looks to boost the local workforce by teaching adults
January 01, 2025
The program will focus first on Ukranian refugees resettled in the area before expanding to all Mat-Su residents.
The best and most impactful Mat-Su stories of 2024
December 30, 2024
Looking back at the 2024 news stories with the biggest impact.
Less-reliable fall snow makes Alaska moose population surveys more difficult
December 26, 2024
The problem is most dramatic in a portion of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Should you join a Mat-Su Borough board or commission? Here's what you need to know.
December 25, 2024
Official Mat-Su Borough boards, commissions and councils help guide local decisions, and rely on help from local residents.
A newly proposed state trooper post would bolster patrols near Willow and Talkeetna
December 23, 2024
The post is part of Gov. Mike Dunleavy's 2026 budget proposal.
Mat-Su Assembly expands mobile home park ban — for now
December 18, 2024
The new rule closes a loophole that could allow some mobile home parks to open without a public hearing.
A proposed study will address Palmer parking woes as social media posts stoke tensions
December 16, 2024
The Palmer City Council is expected to approve the study early next year.
Glass recycling coming to Mat-Su next year
December 11, 2024
Glass will be accepted at the region's recylcing center near Palmer.