Assembly votes down gas tax, but a sales tax proposal could be coming soon
December 03, 2025
Assembly member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.
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Mat-Su animal control takover may boost taxes in Wasilla, Palmer and Houston
December 01, 2025
The plan would simplify animal control in the region, but could trigger higher property taxes for city residents.
New roads plan could bring more federal money to Mat-Su -- and officials want your help
November 25, 2025
The plan will include road and transportation projects for Mat-Su's core area.
That new towering plume over Mat-Su’s landfill? It’s filtered water from decomposing trash
November 21, 2025
Soupy black trash water, once trucked south and dumped into Cook Inlet, is now treated and vaporized above the landfill.
Borough officials hope a massive clean-up project can turn a Wasilla neighborhood around
September 03, 2025
The borough is looking for volunteers to help with the effort Sept. 11 to 13.
Here are the 2025 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board candidates
September 01, 2025
Here's who is running for Mat-Su school board and assembly in 2025.
Mat-Su's new glass recycling program set to launch next month
August 27, 2025
Donated glass will be pulverized into sand and gravel and then resold to the public.
Mat-Su to distribute millions in opioid help under new borough-city partnerships
August 25, 2025
The money is part of national opioid relief settlements.
Bump on Knik River bridge joints is a permanent snowplow safety feature
August 20, 2025
The joints sit just below the roadway, creating the bump.
Want to run for Mat-Su assembly or school board? Here's what you need to know.
August 18, 2025
Mat-Su residents have until Aug. 29 to file for six open races in borough elections this fall.
Proposed senior, veteran property tax tweak to appear on Mat-Su ballots
August 11, 2025
The change would allow residents to continue receiving the tax break after a midyear move.
Mat-Su residents to cast ‘advisory vote’ on proposed borough gas tax
August 05, 2025
The ballot question will ask voters whether they support a 7-cent-per-gallon gas tax proposal.
Proposed Mat-Su safety hub could close trooper posts in Palmer, Meadow Lakes
August 05, 2025
The proposal consolidates state troopers in Mat-Su into a borough-owned building in Wasilla.