Nunley Park overhaul paused for new planning and public input process
March 25, 2025
The city council ordered the plan after city officials removed dozens of trees without notice or public comment.
Mat-Su teacher layoffs uncertain amid ongoing state budget debate
March 24, 2025
The district may need to cut 120 positions if state lawmakers do not raise per-student funding levels for next school year, officials said.
'No getting on that bridge': Glenn Highway bridge closures, detours to cause major delays
March 21, 2025
The northbound span of the Knik River bridge will close for at least 30 days starting next month.
Mat-Su election law update allows more poll watchers, reaffirms ballot hand count rule
March 20, 2025
The update allows political parties to send poll watchers during borough elections.
Palmer City Council member Richard Best resigns amid turmoil
March 19, 2025
The resignation is effective immediately, he said in a statement.
Free Mat-Su job fair to offer on-the-spot interviews and career connections
March 19, 2025
About 120 Southcentral employers are expected to attend the annual event.
Palmer taps former Anchorage official as new city manager
March 17, 2025
Palmer will hire Kolby Hickel Zerkel as its new city manager.
Wasilla pool reopens as officials prep lesson system overhaul
March 17, 2025
The new online pool system will also allow open swim pre-registration.
Blaze on Mat-Su Assembly member’s property marks first wildfire of the year
March 14, 2025
Mat-Su Assembly member Ron Bernier said the fire was a controlled burn.
Palmer Mayor recall will go before city voters
March 12, 2025
Palmer voters will decide whether to recall Mayor Steve Carrington.
Wasilla City Council member Timothy Johnson to resign
March 11, 2025
Johnson is stepping down because of health and family issues, he said in a letter.
Free job skills program in Wasilla expands to all Mat-Su adults
March 11, 2025
The program offers students free classes, dinner and on-site childcare.
'This year? Don't do it.' Dry conditions spark early fire warnings, permit rules
March 10, 2025
Mat-Su residents should consider skipping their seasonal brush burns, local officials said.
Mat-Su school district plans teacher, program cuts amid state funding uncertainty
March 06, 2025
The plan is part of a budget process for the 2025-26 school year.
Mat-Su seeks local control over some state-mandated open meeting rules
March 06, 2025
The requested change is part of an effort to exempt road and fire service area boards from the state's open meetings law.
Expect delays as Seward Meridian Parkway roadwork enters final months
March 05, 2025
The updates include road widening and three new stoplight intersections.
Winter Discovery Day returns with free Hatcher Pass outdoor fun
March 03, 2025
The event will feature winter gear trials and connections with Mat-Su-based outdoor nonprofits and businesses.
Mat-Su school district reaches settlement in lawsuit over student free speech rights
February 28, 2025
The district must allow student political speech but can dictate the time and place of student protests, according to an agreement.