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.
Mat-Su Assembly wants a proposed West Susitna road moved so industrial traffic can access port
August 27, 2024
The proposed access road is currently meant for recreation, but borough officials warn that likely won't be its only long-term use.
Should the Mat-Su Borough fix these roads? New ballot measure heads to voters
August 22, 2024
A ballot measure headed before Mat-Su voters in November seeks funding to fix nearly a dozen roads across the region.
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.