Mat-Su Assembly delays debate on sales tax proposal until May
March 16, 2026
The proposal asks the assembly to approve a ballot question regarding whether a sales tax should replace some of Mat-Su's property tax.
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Palmer Food Bank’s new building offers more space and services
March 16, 2026
The Palmer Food Bank hands out groceries four days a week and never turns away clients, officials said.
Mat-Su school bus strike to continue as students return from spring break
March 13, 2026
More contract negotiations between the workers' union and bus contractor are set for next week.
Houston mayor, deputy mayor resign after five months
March 12, 2026
Houston Mayor Jason Kahn and Deputy Mayor Dan Lewis resigned Thursday.
Final Mat-Su vote tally shows gas tax defeat, clean sweep by incumbents
November 13, 2025
Mat-Su Borough election tallies updated Wednesday now include absentee and questioned ballots.
Mat-Su historical display including Ten Commandments delayed due to lack of funding
November 12, 2025
Donors have so far contributed about $1,000 of the $4,000 needed to fund the project.
Proposal would block Mat-Su Assembly from editing borough election guides
November 10, 2025
The measure follows a September Assembly vote to update the borough's annual guide with a memorial statement honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Teens get new hangout at downtown Palmer youth center
November 07, 2025
Downtown youth center doubles as an event space.
Drivers urged to use caution at Trunk Road intersection due to visibility-blocking berm
November 06, 2025
The berm is part of a roundabout construction project at the busy intersection.
Mat-Su voters reject gas tax; Assembly, School Board races show clear leads
November 05, 2025
The preliminary Election Day tally does not include thousands of absentee votes, which will be counted starting Friday.
Does Palmer have a major parking problem? Early study insights say no.
November 04, 2025
The study examines whether Palmer should update its downtown business parking rules.
In Alaska, where overdose deaths are rising again, Narcan and community are a lifeline
November 03, 2025
Overdoses have been declining nationally since August 2023, but Alaska is far behind in that progress.
The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Mat-Su Assembly and School Board
October 31, 2025
Candidates for Mat-Su Assembly and School Board respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.