Mat-Su Assembly to consider sales tax ballot measure
February 18, 2026
If approved, the sales tax would replace most borough property taxes
Roaring ’20s take stage at popular Palmer wearable art show
February 17, 2026
The annual event is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style.
Mat-Su tightens grad ceremony rules for homeschoolers, ends principal discretion
February 16, 2026
The update means Mat-Su homeschoolers must take at least two in-person classes per semester at a brick-and-mortar before they can join in on graduation festivities.
Palmer City Council eyes sales tax increase to cover some library construction costs
February 13, 2026
The temporary tax change would boost the city's sales tax from 3% to 4%.
Mat-Su superintendent cites incorrect data in homeschool funding presentation after AI use
February 10, 2026
Mat-Su School District Superintendent Randy Trani cited spending data from Galena, Illinois, instead of Galena, Alaska.
Mat-Su Untold storytelling night draws sold-out crowd in Palmer
February 10, 2026
The annual event featured live storytelling from Mat-Su residents.
Despite the chill, the Mat-Su music scene is heating up
February 09, 2026
From rock and roll to orchestras and Broadway, Mat-Su’s music scene has something for everyone.
How to appeal your Mat-Su property value assessment
February 06, 2026
Do you think your Mat-Su property value assessment is wrong? Here's what to do.
Mat-Su Assembly member drops library content ban proposal after community pushback
February 04, 2026
The proposal would have impacted a broad array of library materials that depict sexual acts.