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.
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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.
3 Mat-Su schools set to close after Assembly rejects school funding, approves tax cut
May 08, 2026
The newly approved budget also backtracks a plan to cut funding for Mat-Su's public bus service.
Mat-Su bus service faces cuts under proposed borough budget
May 05, 2026
Valley Transit officials say reduced funding could lead to major service reductions
Mat-Su Assembly member withdraws proposal to remove library book
May 01, 2026
The proposal to remove “Let’s Talk About It” was withdrawn without explanation
Second surviving dog recovered in Mat-Su cruelty case; borough names special investigator
April 24, 2026
The dog, Birdie, is in good health and housed at the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Shelter, officials said.
Mat-Su to hire outside investigator for animal control probe after deaths of 25 dogs
April 22, 2026
Outside review to scrutinize animal control actions, oversight after kennel deaths.
Mat-Su residents asked to prepare as wildfire season begins
April 21, 2026
Wildland fire season in Mat-Su officially runs from April 1 to Aug. 31.
Free Mat-Su landfill coupons available until May 31
April 17, 2026
The annual coupon program gives Mat-Su property owners $25 in free dumping at the Mat-Su landfill and transfer stations.
Most Mat-Su property tax bills to drop under borough plan; rates within cities could rise
April 09, 2026
The changes are part of a borough budget proposal that will go before the Mat-Su Assembly for consideration this month.
Cold snap freezes hundreds of Mat-Su water and septic lines
March 31, 2026
Abnormally cold weather has left residents scrambling to thaw out water lines and solve septic or sewer problems.