Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers
October 28, 2026
The Senate Resources Committee subpoenaed John Crowther to get answers on the state’s plans.
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Mat-Su Assembly withdraws request to start school after Labor Day
October 22, 2026
Officials will instead discuss the idea at a future meeting with the Mat-Su School Board.
Stalled Port MacKenzie rail project to get new life with $249 million federal grant
October 19, 2026
The grant requires $62 million in local funding that will be partially covered by the value of a borough land transfer.
Thousands pack Menard Center for Trump rally, marking first-ever presidential event in Mat-Su
October 13, 2026
The rally was held in support of Republican election campaigns.
Mat-Su Assembly calls for industrial projects at Point MacKenzie, West Susitna; opposes AIDEA transfer
September 16, 2026
The proposed state plan would gift AIDEA nearly 20,000 acres of state recreation land near Houston.
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.
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.
Here Are the 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
August 31, 2026
Voters in all but one of Mat-Su's seven districts will pick Assembly or School Board candidates this year.
Mat-Su road officials want tougher penalties for illegal motorized vehicle use on pathways
August 24, 2026
A resolution approved by a road board asks for trooper enforcement and vehicle impoundment.
It's time to run for Mat-Su Assembly or School Board. Here's what you need to know.
August 17, 2026
Mat-Su residents have until Aug. 28 to file for six open races in borough elections this fall.
New Seward-Meridian Parkway connector set to open soon
August 17, 2026
The road creates a new connection between the Seldon corridor and the Parks Highway.