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Palmer

Palmer’s new city manager says his past controversies won’t be a problem here

August 22, 2024

Stephen Jellie said his previous resignations were tied to cuts he proposed under extreme budget challenges that Palmer does not face.

Green Forest Drive, which connects Palmer-Wasilla Highway to Bogard Road.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Should the Mat-Su Borough fix these roads? New ballot measure heads to voters

August 22, 2024

A ballot measure headed before Mat-Su voters in November seeks funding to fix nearly a dozen roads across the region.

Abi Anspaugh, a Matanuska-Susitna borough animal shelter manager, cares for cats
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su residents are no longer required to buy dog and cat licenses

August 21, 2024

The change approved by the Assembly Tuesday removes the little-known rule.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough administration building in Palmer.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su committee recommends removal of library book despite attorney’s advice about the book’s legality

August 14, 2024

Mat-Su Borough attorney Nick Spiropoulos told the committee his office has not determined the book is illegal.

A Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District secondary student
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

3 Mat-Su schools set to block students from all cellphone use during school day

August 12, 2024

Students will be required to lock their phones in district-issued cases.

A Houston city limits sign along the George Parks Highway
Houston

Houston’s airport land resolution delayed, public input ordered

August 09, 2024

As proposed, the resolution would officially identify land that could handle large aircraft.

Mat-Su Borough Planning and Land Use Director Alex Strawn speaks before the Assembly
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

After contentious debate, Mat-Su Assembly bans new traditional mobile home parks

August 08, 2024

The ban follows a "misunderstanding" between Assembly member Rob Yundt and borough staff, and does not impact mobile homes installed on foundations.

Citizens won’t wait as long to testify at meetings after Mat-Su assembly change
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Citizens won’t wait as long to testify at meetings after Mat-Su assembly change

August 07, 2024

Under the old rules, anyone who wanted to speak could easily face hours of waiting to do so.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District administration building in Palmer
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su voters to decide on charter school funding, fire service changes

August 07, 2024

If approved, the ballot measures would impact borough property tax rates.

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