Free firearms training for Mat-Su residents reopens for registration
December 05, 2025
The free program is open to 300 Mat-Su borough residents and is already half full.
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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.
Mat-Su school bus carrying 9 students tips over on icy road; no serious injuries reported
December 02, 2025
Bus 33 was headed to Machetanz Elementary School when it tipped over due to icy road conditions.
Former Palmer City Council member sentenced in 2022 drunken driving case
December 02, 2025
An Anchorage jury found Richard Best guilty of operating under the influence following a trial last month.
A new Mat-Su district tech tool replaces some school apps – but not all
July 09, 2025
The update reduces the number of apps parents must use to keep track of school communications.
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.
Wasilla bumps mayoral residency rules to two years, a first for the region
July 04, 2025
The change is designed to keep newcomers out of the city’s most powerful seat.
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.
Candidate filing open now in Houston city elections after election rules update
July 01, 2025
A candidate filing period for the city's Oct. 7 election runs between July 1 and 15.
Mat-Su Borough rolls out new low-cost spay and neuter programs
June 30, 2025
The programs are designed to reduce the number of dogs and cats living in the shelter.
Crews finish emergency river repairs as property owners turn to clean-up
June 27, 2025
State crews finished fixes on the second Matanuska River breach site late Thursday afternoon.
Library demolition to start soon as city receives $4.7 million insurance payout
June 27, 2025
The project is set to start next week.
Second breach confirmed in Matanuska River flooding near Butte
June 25, 2025
Crews are installing large rock to repair the sections and halt the flow of water towards the highway.