Mat-Su home values rise 8% as borough prepares annual property notices
January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.
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Mat-Su, feds reach $5.8 million repayment deal for failed Knik Arm ferry project
January 19, 2026
The repayment agreement should close the book on the costly, unfinished Susitna ferry project.
State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
New Sutton shooting range aims to curb lawlessness, but some worry it will bring new woes
January 07, 2026
The range is planned for a portion of Jonesville Public Use Area.
A long-term Mat-Su Borough road strategy relies on voters to regularly OK new tax rates
August 06, 2024
The region's growing population means borough officials will need more voter-approved bond projects to pay for road fixes.
Mat-Su Assembly will consider repeal of mobile home park rules
August 01, 2024
The measure is designed to increase affordable housing in the borough, but planning commission members worry it will lead to problems.
Dunleavy signs bills aimed at modernizing energy production, delivery in Alaska’s Railbelt
August 01, 2024
The bills are part of a wider strategy of modernizing Alaska’s energy portfolio and systems of delivery, Dunleavy said.
Mat-Su residents can run for office in these key borough races
July 30, 2024
Would-be Mat-Su Borough candidates have until late August to file paperwork with the borough.
A proposed Houston airport site could accommodate large jets -- someday
July 25, 2024
The proposal would allow the city to request a transfer of state-owned land located nearby Willow.
Reflections Lake to get major updates, new memorial honoring families of fallen troops
July 22, 2024
The planned granite memorial is designed in part to serve visitors who can’t make the climb up nearby Gold Star Peak.
Proposed ballot measure would cut property taxes for some borough residents
July 18, 2024
The change would officially combine two fire service areas and alter how related costs are calculated for residents in that region.
Free Mat-Su firearms training program open for contractor bids
July 15, 2024
The program will provide free weapons safety and live-fire training for about 300 Mat-Su residents.
First review set for new borough library panel tasked with examining challenged books
July 11, 2024
The Mat-Su Borough citizens' committee is tasked with reviewing books questioned in borough public libraries.