Mat-Su inches forward plan for Bogard Road state trooper, 911 hub
September 09, 2026
If constructed, the borough wants to open the facility by late 2028.
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Antimony plant offloaded at Port MacKenzie; up to 40 jobs planned
September 07, 2026
Antimony will be processed near the port, then shipped out.
Two longtime Mat-Su librarians leave after decades of service
September 02, 2026
What you need to know: * Two longtime Mat-Su librarians left their posts in August. Geri Denkewalter retired after 40 years at the Talkeetna Library, while Julie Mitchell left the Willow Library after 16 years there and about 30 years in the profession. * Both librarians helped make their libraries community
Mat-Su landfill rolls out new entrance designed to reduce traffic backups
September 01, 2026
The new entrance is located on landfill land once utilized by a trail system.
Community meeting aims to tackle crime, dumping on troubled Big Lake street
August 03, 2026
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at the corner of Drowsy Drive and Lazy Lake Circle.
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.
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
MEA raises electric bills as natural gas costs climb
July 07, 2026
The change increases Mat-Su residential bills an average of $14.53 each month.
After more than a decade of delays, new Mat-Su visitors center is now open
July 06, 2026
The new visitor center is located near Palmer and was primarily paid for with grants.
Free 'Discover Wild Heritage' series highlights Mat-Su history, wildlife
July 03, 2026
The free, family-friendly Friday evening event is held weekly in Matanuska River Park in Palmer.
Mat-Su residents to see slight phone bill boost under new 911 fee
June 29, 2026
The newly increased E-911 surcharge will hit phone bills starting in July.