Road closures, delays ahead as crews finish Seward Meridian project
April 28, 2026
Drivers should expect detours as final phase of road project begins.
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Second surviving dog recovered in Mat-Su cruelty case; borough names special investigator
April 24, 2026
The dog, Birdie, is in good health and housed at the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Animal Shelter, officials said.
Mat-Su to hire outside investigator for animal control probe after deaths of 25 dogs
April 22, 2026
Outside review to scrutinize animal control actions, oversight after kennel deaths.
Mat-Su residents asked to prepare as wildfire season begins
April 21, 2026
Wildland fire season in Mat-Su officially runs from April 1 to Aug. 31.
Mat-Su home values rise more than 7% as borough prepares annual property notices
January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.
Mat-Su, feds reach $5.8 million repayment deal for failed Knik Arm ferry project
January 19, 2026
The repayment agreement should close the book on the costly, unfinished Susitna ferry project.
State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
New Sutton shooting range aims to curb lawlessness, but some worry it will bring new woes
January 07, 2026
The range is planned for a portion of Jonesville Public Use Area.
The best and most impactful Mat-Su stories of 2025
December 30, 2025
Looking back at the 2025 news stories with the biggest impact.
4th windstorm this month slams Mat-Su with hurricane-force gusts
December 29, 2025
Forecasters expect the weather pattern to shift within a week, potentially ending the string of storms.
No snow is no problem at Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass
December 25, 2025
The nonprofit downhill ski area has high hopes despite challenging winter weather
Mat-Su Borough must repay millions in Knik Arm ferry grants after feds reject appeal
December 22, 2025
The grants paid infrastructure to support the defunct Knik Arm ferry project.
Mat-Su Assembly indefinitely delays talks on annexing Eagle River, Chugiak
December 17, 2025
The vote puts an indefinite pause on any official discussion about separating the area from Anchorage and bringing it into Mat-Su.