Mat-Su home values rise 8% as borough prepares annual property notices
January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.
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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.
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.
Flood advisory in effect for areas along Matanuska River
August 01, 2025
The advisory is tied to heavy rainfall this weekend between Sutton and Mendeltna.
Weekend closure planned for section of Seward Meridian Parkway
July 30, 2025
The closure will allow crews to remove pipes used to temporarily divert Cottonwood Creek.
Alaska development agency applies for key West Susitna Access permit
July 30, 2025
The federal permit is required under the Clean Water Protection Act.
Alaska State Troopers will return to reality TV in new series
July 21, 2025
Episodes of the new show are filming now across the state, officials said.
Mat-Su gas tax vote delayed to give more time for public input
July 16, 2025
The measure adds a 7-cent-per-gallon tax to all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough.
State plans major project to combat river erosion on highways near Butte and Sutton
July 14, 2025
Homeowners say the federally-funded project should be fast-tracked to keep the river at bay.
New map aims to help users navigate more than 1,100 Mat-Su trails
July 07, 2025
The interactive trail map is hosted on the Mat-Su borough's website.
Knik River bridge closures end, but final work remains
July 02, 2025
Crews still need to smooth bumps where the bridge spans meet the highway.