'Significant errors, lapses in judgment': Report details failures linked to Caswell dogs' deaths
June 18, 2026
The report recommends two borough animal control officers be relieved of their duties.
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Mat-Su Assembly rejects 3 tax proposals, but a new one may be coming
June 17, 2026
The measures included a 1.5% sales tax, a 6.5% sales tax and a tax on gravel pit operators.
Mat-Su proposal would add 1.5% sales tax outside cities, add property tax exemption
June 10, 2026
A second proposal also up for debate this month would add a new gravel tax.
Weekslong closure at Trunk Road intersection set to begin next week
June 08, 2026
The new roundabout project will completely shut down the Trunk and Palmer-Fishhook intersection from June 15 through July 3.
Traffic, access concerns loom over gravel pit proposed for a historic Mat-Su dairy site
November 12, 2024
The new 153-acres gravel pit would sit on Havemeister Dairy property off the busy Bogard and Engstrom Roads
Mat-Su voters back major road and school funding while incumbents keep their seats, preliminary results show
November 06, 2024
The bonds cover the cost of construction for road upgrades and three new public charter school buildings.
Mat-Su to field live snowplow tracking, driveway berm removal for some residents
November 04, 2024
The updates are included in a series of new road contracts introduced this year.
Big Lake recreation center set to close unless borough steps in
October 22, 2024
The Big Lake Lions Recreation Center will close its doors next year unless it finds a new operator.
Donations open for Mat-Su Borough historic document display that includes Ten Commandments
October 17, 2024
Borough officials are looking to raise $4,000 to cover the cost of the display.
Q&As with 2024 Mat-Su Assembly, Mayor and School Board Candidates
October 07, 2024
Candidates for Mat-Su mayor, assembly and school board respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
A local developer is the newest member of the Mat-Su Assembly
October 04, 2024
The Assembly selected the new member to fill the District 4 seat, which was vacated last month.
Ten Commandments, ‘historical documents’ to be displayed outside Mat-Su Borough Assembly chambers
October 03, 2024
Borough staff will also research whether to place similar displays in public libraries.
Dozens of trees to be removed from Matanuska River Park after federal airport funding ultimatum
October 01, 2024
The trees pose a safety hazard and must be removed, officials said.