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.
Federal board rejects summit name honoring Talkeetna miner
June 23, 2025
The name was rejected because it violates the policy for names in wilderness areas.
Mat-Su Assembly expands residents' role in major utility projects
June 19, 2025
The new rules add more public input and a new project appeals process.
Mat-Su wildfire danger reduced after wet months - but not gone
June 12, 2025
The airport in Palmer saw 33 times more rain last month than in a typical year, weather officials said.
Fed board considers ‘Mount Carola’ as name for peak near Denali State Park
June 11, 2025
The name would honor longtime Talkeetna resident Carola June Young.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new fuel tax, a first for the region
June 04, 2025
The proposed 7-cent-per-gallon tax would apply to all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough.
State parks in Mat-Su ready for summer with a little help from their friends
May 26, 2025
Area parks keep things rolling through contracts with small businesses and volunteer support.
Knik River bridge spans to temporarily reopen
May 22, 2025
Both Knik River bridge spans will fully open for the Memorial Day weekend before work shifts to the southbound side.
Bogard Road getting major pavement fixes for first time since 2007
May 19, 2025
The Bogard Road paving project will stretch through the summer and include overnight lane closures and pilot cars.
Alaska utility execs to lawmakers: Let’s revive Susitna hydroelectric megaproject
May 16, 2025
The request by leaders of the state’s urban utilities faces opposition from some advocates.