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.
Free firearms training for Mat-Su residents now open for preregistration
September 04, 2024
Nearly a quarter of the 300 slots were claimed within the first 24 hours of signups.
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.