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.
State fines Palmer mayor 'No Recall' group for failing to disclose donors
July 15, 2025
The group failed to include a list of top donors on its signs and must pay an about $563 fine, state regulators ruled.
State plans major project to combat river erosion on highways near Butte and Sutton
July 14, 2025
Homeowners say the federally-funded project should be fast-tracked to keep the river at bay.
Palmer airport must someday expand over golf course -- or pay millions to FAA
July 10, 2025
The expansion, which is likely years away, is required under old FAA grants used to purchase the property.
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.