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A screenshot of a new interactive trail map hosted on the borough's website.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

New map aims to help users navigate more than 1,100 Mat-Su trails

July 07, 2025

The interactive trail map is hosted on the Mat-Su borough's website.

Wasilla City Hall
News

Wasilla bumps mayoral residency rules to two years, a first for the region

July 04, 2025

The change is designed to keep newcomers out of the city’s most powerful seat.

The Road Zipper machine shifts barriers along the southbound span of the Knik River bridge
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Knik River bridge closures end, but final work remains

July 02, 2025

Crews still need to smooth bumps where the bridge spans meet the highway.

Houston City Hall shown on Oct. 11, 2024
Elections

Candidate filing open now in Houston city elections after election rules update

July 01, 2025

A candidate filing period for the city's Oct. 7 election runs between July 1 and 15.

A cat stands on a table at the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Shelter
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Borough rolls out new low-cost spay and neuter programs

June 30, 2025

The programs are designed to reduce the number of dogs and cats living in the shelter.

Sydney Izon and dog Riley
News

Crews finish emergency river repairs as property owners turn to clean-up

June 27, 2025

State crews finished fixes on the second Matanuska River breach site late Thursday afternoon.

Fencing and tape block off the Palmer Public Library building
News

Library demolition to start soon as city receives $4.7 million insurance payout

June 27, 2025

The project is set to start next week.

An initial breach along the Matanuska River, shown covered in rock on the left on June 25, 2025, was repaired by state contractors.
Butte

Second breach confirmed in Matanuska River flooding near Butte

June 25, 2025

Crews are installing large rock to repair the sections and halt the flow of water towards the highway.

Former Wasilla Finance Director Cassee Olin speaks at a budget presention Wasilla Finance Director Cassee Olin speaks at a budget presentation at a June 9 Wasilla City Council meeting
News

Cassee Olin, blamed for Juneau school crisis, resigns as Wasilla’s finance director

June 25, 2025

Wasilla Council member Ian Crafton accused Olin of financial misconduct in the city.

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