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 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.
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.
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.
Love the library? Mat-Su library boosters want your stories
October 31, 2025
Libraries look to past for new project’s inspiration.
Mat-Su School District removes Indigenous land acknowledgment signs, halts land statements at events
October 30, 2025
The decision to remove the land acknowledgment signs and halt traditional land acknowledgment statements was not subject to public comment.
Palmer council approves public camping ban
October 29, 2025
Violators may be connected with local resources and face up to $300 fines.
Palmer Council OKs library rebuild contract, nearly three years after collapse
October 28, 2025
The new library is expected to open in 2027.
Major Wasilla road overhaul to convert Main Street to one-way traffic, add dedicated bike lanes
October 28, 2025
The project will funnel the downtown Wasilla area's southbound traffic to Main Street and northbound traffic to Yenlo Street.
Mat-Su eyes high career, tech grad rate to close gap for homeschoolers
October 27, 2025
Mat-Su students who take a series of career and technical education courses are 17% more likely to graduate than those who do not.