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.
Blaze on Mat-Su Assembly member’s property marks first wildfire of the year
March 14, 2025
Mat-Su Assembly member Ron Bernier said the fire was a controlled burn.
'This year? Don't do it.' Dry conditions spark early fire warnings, permit rules
March 10, 2025
Mat-Su residents should consider skipping their seasonal brush burns, local officials said.
Mat-Su seeks local control over some state-mandated open meeting rules
March 06, 2025
The requested change is part of an effort to exempt road and fire service area boards from the state's open meetings law.
Expect delays as Seward Meridian Parkway roadwork enters final months
March 05, 2025
The updates include road widening and three new stoplight intersections.
Big Lake's Jordan Lake Park could soon get upgrades -- if the community can raise the cash
February 24, 2025
Big Lake residents aim to raise $20,000 to improve five acres at park next to the library.
New trapping ban looks to protect dogs near some Mat-Su trails
February 06, 2025
The new regulation bans most traps and snares near a series of 13 area trails.
Mat-Su approves gravel pit on historic dairy site, but state may require traffic flaggers
February 04, 2025
A state access plan for a 153-acre gravel pit project off Bogard Road includes flaggers controlling some traffic.
Mat-Su Borough must pick up half of public bus costs -- or lose the service
January 29, 2025
A federal grant that currently covers almost the entire cost of the program is going away.
Mat-Su assembly rejects public hearing requirement for multifamily housing projects
January 27, 2025
The hearings were proposed as a way to give current residents more say over updates that impact property values.