The Mat-Su salmon desert, kings for youth and open zone streams
June 18, 2026
Here's what you need to know about fishing in Mat-Su into late June.
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Mat-Su Assembly rejects 3 tax proposals, but a new one may be coming
June 17, 2026
The measures included a 1.5% sales tax, a 6.5% sales tax and a tax on gravel pit operators.
Houston mayor's pay to see first increase in more than 15 years
June 16, 2026
The increase boosts the Houston mayor's salary from $1,500 each month to as much as $3,200.
Big Lake’s Jordan Lake Park is an ongoing labor of love
June 15, 2026
Community cooperation helps spruce up key public space.
Mat-Su teacher layoffs uncertain amid ongoing state budget debate
March 24, 2025
The district may need to cut 120 positions if state lawmakers do not raise per-student funding levels for next school year, officials said.
'No getting on that bridge': Glenn Highway bridge closures, detours to cause major delays
March 21, 2025
The northbound span of the Knik River bridge will close for at least 30 days starting next month.
Mat-Su election law update allows more poll watchers, reaffirms ballot hand count rule
March 20, 2025
The update allows political parties to send poll watchers during borough elections.
Palmer City Council member Richard Best resigns amid turmoil
March 19, 2025
The resignation is effective immediately, he said in a statement.
Free Mat-Su job fair to offer on-the-spot interviews and career connections
March 19, 2025
About 120 Southcentral employers are expected to attend the annual event.
Palmer taps former Anchorage official as new city manager
March 17, 2025
Palmer will hire Kolby Hickel Zerkel as its new city manager.
Wasilla pool reopens as officials prep lesson system overhaul
March 17, 2025
The new online pool system will also allow open swim pre-registration.
Blaze on Mat-Su Assembly member’s property marks first wildfire of the year
March 14, 2025
Mat-Su Assembly member Ron Bernier said the fire was a controlled burn.
Palmer Mayor recall will go before city voters
March 12, 2025
Palmer voters will decide whether to recall Mayor Steve Carrington.