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.
Record turnout in borough election as voters approve major bonds, final tally shows
November 19, 2024
Borough early voting also shattered a previous record set in 2022.
State orders new Knik Arm tunnel study
November 14, 2024
The new study was prompted by recent advances in tunneling technology paired with population growth, state officials said.
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.