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 to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.
Mat-Su Assembly doubles down on leaf blowers in response to Anchorage rule
May 25, 2026
The resolution is meant to remind people that leaf blower use is legal in Mat-Su.
New Mat-Su board to review kennel rules in wake of Caswell dog deaths
May 20, 2026
The temporary advisory panel of mushers and kennel owners must recommend updates to borough kennel policies by December.
Windstorms, construction fuel spike in trash along Mat-Su greenbelt
May 15, 2026
Mat-Su landfill officials said they are working to control the spread of litter in the trail system.
3 Mat-Su schools set to close after Assembly rejects school funding, approves tax cut
May 08, 2026
The newly approved budget also backtracks a plan to cut funding for Mat-Su's public bus service.
Mat-Su bus service faces cuts under proposed borough budget
May 05, 2026
Valley Transit officials say reduced funding could lead to major service reductions
Mat-Su Assembly member withdraws proposal to remove library book
May 01, 2026
The proposal to remove “Let’s Talk About It” was withdrawn without explanation
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.