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.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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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.
Borough snowplow tracking now live
November 22, 2024
The tool is currently available in about half of the region's road service areas.
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.