Borough issues early Talkeetna disaster declaration in bid to unlock millions for fixes, buyouts
July 23, 2026
Borough officials hope the state provides the money they need to unlock federal funds.
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Areawide sales tax, new property tax exemption headed to Mat-Su ballots
July 22, 2026
The measure will go before voters in November.
Detours ahead as road closures begin near Wasilla
July 14, 2026
Sections of Settlers Bay Drive and Fern Street will close this week as part of major road repair projects.
There’s more than meets the eye at Matanuska Experiment Farm
July 13, 2026
Historic farm on the outskirts of urban Mat-Su is a hub for Alaska agricultural research
Mat-Su Trails Passport offers prizes for visiting borough trails
June 22, 2026
Users can log their stops in the passport booklet or in the online portal.
'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.
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.
Road closures, delays ahead as crews finish Seward Meridian project
June 06, 2026
Drivers should expect detours as final phase of road project begins.
Mat-Su alcohol sales tax headed to November ballot
June 05, 2026
Some assembly members said the measure could help reduce property taxes, while business owners warn it would hurt sales.
30 years later, Big Lake remembers devastating Millers Reach Fire
June 04, 2026
Community members will gather Saturday to mark the anniversary of the disaster.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.