Palmer council OKs independent review of city ethics allegations
October 30, 2026
The complaint includes questions about airport planning, golf course management decisions and financial disclosures.
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Thrive Mat-Su uses low-cost events to prevent youth substance abuse
October 30, 2026
Positive activities are central to Thrive’s mission.
Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers
October 28, 2026
The Senate Resources Committee subpoenaed John Crowther to get answers on the state’s plans.
Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
October 27, 2026
Applications will open Nov. 9.
Engstrom-Bogard roundabout construction won’t start until 2027
March 30, 2026
The ongoing stall is caused by funding delays and prolonged negotiations for needed land.
Pretty sweet: Valley Performing Arts celebrates golden anniversary
March 27, 2026
Willy Wonka musical to cap local arts group’s 50th season.
Mat-Su school bus worker strike to enter fifth week
March 26, 2026
Contract negotiations between the union and the bus company ended Thursday without an agreement.
Uncertain funding leaves fate of three Mat-Su schools unresolved
March 25, 2026
The Mat-Su Assembly will determine next year’s school funding as part of its upcoming budget process.
Appeals spike in Mat-Su as property values climb
March 24, 2026
The Mat-Su assessment office received 421 formal appeals this year, up from 148 filed last year.
Mat-Su disability advocates praise progress and push for more at state Capitol
March 23, 2026
The Palmer residents joined other advocates from Key Coalition for Alaska to lobby for support, including universal changing stations for people with disabilities.
Mat-Su School District seeks borough funding boost as school closures loom
March 20, 2026
The school district will ask the borough for $9.4 million more than last year, but officials said approval is unlikely.
Mat-Su bus strike to continue into next week as talks remain stalled
March 18, 2026
Talks were held Tuesday and Wednesday, but did not result in an agreement.
Mat-Su charter school construction on hold pending district vote on three school closures
March 18, 2026
The charter school could move into a vacated neighborhood school building instead of getting a new facility.