Assembly votes down gas tax, but a sales tax proposal could be coming soon
December 03, 2025
Assembly member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.
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Mat-Su animal control takover may boost taxes in Wasilla, Palmer and Houston
December 01, 2025
The plan would simplify animal control in the region, but could trigger higher property taxes for city residents.
New roads plan could bring more federal money to Mat-Su -- and officials want your help
November 25, 2025
The plan will include road and transportation projects for Mat-Su's core area.
That new towering plume over Mat-Su’s landfill? It’s filtered water from decomposing trash
November 21, 2025
Soupy black trash water, once trucked south and dumped into Cook Inlet, is now treated and vaporized above the landfill.
Assembly votes down gas tax, but a sales tax proposal could be coming soon
December 03, 2025
Assembly member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.
Mat-Su animal control takover may boost taxes in Wasilla, Palmer and Houston
December 01, 2025
The plan would simplify animal control in the region, but could trigger higher property taxes for city residents.
New roads plan could bring more federal money to Mat-Su -- and officials want your help
November 25, 2025
The plan will include road and transportation projects for Mat-Su's core area.
That new towering plume over Mat-Su’s landfill? It’s filtered water from decomposing trash
November 21, 2025
Soupy black trash water, once trucked south and dumped into Cook Inlet, is now treated and vaporized above the landfill.
Mat-Su Assembly rejects proposal to limit its control over borough election guides
November 19, 2025
The proposal would have blocked the assembly from inserting changes into the annual nonpartisan brochure.
State plow operator training removes snow from popular Hatcher Pass ski area
November 18, 2025
The clearing operation is likely to push trail grooming back at least a month, Mat-Su Ski Club officials said.
Final Mat-Su vote tally shows gas tax defeat, clean sweep by incumbents
November 13, 2025
Mat-Su Borough election tallies updated Wednesday now include absentee and questioned ballots.
Mat-Su historical display including Ten Commandments delayed due to lack of funding
November 12, 2025
Donors have so far contributed about $1,000 of the $4,000 needed to fund the project.
Proposal would block Mat-Su Assembly from editing borough election guides
November 10, 2025
The measure follows a September Assembly vote to update the borough's annual guide with a memorial statement honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk.