'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.
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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.
Mat-Su residents are no longer required to buy dog and cat licenses
August 21, 2024
The change approved by the Assembly Tuesday removes the little-known rule.
Mat-Su committee recommends removal of library book despite attorney’s advice about the book’s legality
August 14, 2024
Mat-Su Borough attorney Nick Spiropoulos told the committee his office has not determined the book is illegal.
After contentious debate, Mat-Su Assembly bans new traditional mobile home parks
August 08, 2024
The ban follows a "misunderstanding" between Assembly member Rob Yundt and borough staff, and does not impact mobile homes installed on foundations.
Citizens won’t wait as long to testify at meetings after Mat-Su assembly change
August 07, 2024
Under the old rules, anyone who wanted to speak could easily face hours of waiting to do so.
A long-term Mat-Su Borough road strategy relies on voters to regularly OK new tax rates
August 06, 2024
The region's growing population means borough officials will need more voter-approved bond projects to pay for road fixes.
Mat-Su Assembly will consider repeal of mobile home park rules
August 01, 2024
The measure is designed to increase affordable housing in the borough, but planning commission members worry it will lead to problems.
Dunleavy signs bills aimed at modernizing energy production, delivery in Alaska’s Railbelt
August 01, 2024
The bills are part of a wider strategy of modernizing Alaska’s energy portfolio and systems of delivery, Dunleavy said.
Mat-Su residents can run for office in these key borough races
July 30, 2024
Would-be Mat-Su Borough candidates have until late August to file paperwork with the borough.
A proposed Houston airport site could accommodate large jets -- someday
July 25, 2024
The proposal would allow the city to request a transfer of state-owned land located nearby Willow.