Mat-Su school bus service to restart Tuesday after union and Durham reach agreement
April 29, 2026
Workers voted this week to ratify the new contract; bus service to resume for final weeks of school year
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Road closures, delays ahead as crews finish Seward Meridian project
April 28, 2026
Drivers should expect detours as final phase of road project begins.
Second surviving dog recovered in Mat-Su cruelty case; borough names special investigator
April 24, 2026
The dog, Birdie, is in good health and housed at the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Shelter, officials said.
Mat-Su students get high-tech insight at first drone career day
April 24, 2026
Demonstration introduces students to drone careers in industries across Alaska
Mat-Su to hire outside investigator for animal control probe after deaths of 25 dogs
April 22, 2026
Outside review to scrutinize animal control actions, oversight after kennel deaths.
Mat-Su residents asked to prepare as wildfire season begins
April 21, 2026
Wildland fire season in Mat-Su officially runs from April 1 to Aug. 31.
Free Mat-Su landfill coupons available until May 31
April 17, 2026
The annual coupon program gives Mat-Su property owners $25 in free dumping at the Mat-Su landfill and transfer stations.
No deal in Mat-Su bus strike as negotiations stall again
April 16, 2026
The strike will enter its eighth week and could last through the end of the school year, union officials said.
Glenn Highway bridge to close for 45 days starting Saturday
April 16, 2026
All northbound traffic will be diverted to southbound lanes during the closure.