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 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.
Reflections Lake to get major updates, new memorial honoring families of fallen troops
July 22, 2024
The planned granite memorial is designed in part to serve visitors who can’t make the climb up nearby Gold Star Peak.
Proposed ballot measure would cut property taxes for some borough residents
July 18, 2024
The change would officially combine two fire service areas and alter how related costs are calculated for residents in that region.
Free Mat-Su firearms training program open for contractor bids
July 15, 2024
The program will provide free weapons safety and live-fire training for about 300 Mat-Su residents.
First review set for new borough library panel tasked with examining challenged books
July 11, 2024
The Mat-Su Borough citizens' committee is tasked with reviewing books questioned in borough public libraries.
Glenn Highway bridge overhauls delayed until 2025 as officials source traffic solution
July 08, 2024
A multimillion-dollar barrier-moving machine new to the state will be used to manage which direction gets the most traffic lanes.
Glacier View car launch faces uncertain future due to ongoing riverbank erosion
July 01, 2024
The news comes as road construction crews make emergency fixes to sections of the Glenn Highway threatened by the river this week.
Mat-Su officials are looking for 2024 election volunteers
June 27, 2024
Nonpartisan Election Day workers can make a few hundred dollars while helping make sure ballots are issued and counted.