Governor approves disaster declaration to provide financial help for residents
December 10, 2025
The declaration brings state financial assistance for individuals impacted by the three-day storm.
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As Mat-Su grows, borough officials look to update Government Peak plan – and they need your help
December 09, 2025
Borough officials are gathering feedback through an online survey.
New season of 'Alaska State Troopers' reality show set for January release
December 08, 2025
Portions of the upcoming season were filmed in Mat-Su over the summer.
Alaska mining company pushing Cook Inlet, Hatcher Pass projects will merge with Canadian firm
December 10, 2025
Contango Ore helped build Alaska’s newest major mine. Its merger with and Dolly Varden Silver comes amid a flurry of deals in the state’s mining industry.
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.
Mat-Su property tax bills to rise under newly approved budget
May 14, 2025
The tax bump is tied to an increase in area property values.
Drivers can expect rough spots off Seward Meridian as major road work continues
May 13, 2025
The rough access spots are part of a widening project.
Mat-Su trail users must restrain four-legged friends -- or risk a citation, officials say
May 12, 2025
The message is part of a new outreach campaign inspired by a user complaint.
Mat-Su school board approves new ‘Choice’ diploma with reduced graduation requirements
May 08, 2025
The diploma will be available to students enrolled in the Mat-Su Central homeschool program.
Mat-Su to weigh all-day phone ban for students across district
May 07, 2025
The ban includes phone use during lunch and passing periods.
Film spotlights infant learning program successes in Mat-Su -- and potential cost of underfunding it
May 07, 2025
Advocates debuted the film in Juneau, part of a campaign urging legislators to expand eligibility and funding.
Free Mat-Su junk car removal available now -- until funding runs out
May 05, 2025
The program serves properties throughout Mat-Su with no location restrictions.