Mat-Su Assembly delays debate on sales tax proposal until May
March 16, 2026
The proposal asks the assembly to approve a ballot question regarding whether a sales tax should replace some of Mat-Su's property tax.
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Palmer Food Bank’s new building offers more space and services
March 16, 2026
The Palmer Food Bank hands out groceries four days a week and never turns away clients, officials said.
Mat-Su school bus strike to continue as students return from spring break
March 13, 2026
More contract negotiations between the workers' union and bus contractor are set for next week.
Houston mayor, deputy mayor resign after five months
March 12, 2026
Houston Mayor Jason Kahn and Deputy Mayor Dan Lewis resigned Thursday.
Mat-Su superintendent cites incorrect data in homeschool funding presentation after AI use
February 10, 2026
Mat-Su School District Superintendent Randy Trani cited spending data from Galena, Illinois, instead of Galena, Alaska.
Mat-Su Untold storytelling night draws sold-out crowd in Palmer
February 10, 2026
The annual event featured live storytelling from Mat-Su residents.
Despite the chill, the Mat-Su music scene is heating up
February 09, 2026
From rock and roll to orchestras and Broadway, Mat-Su’s music scene has something for everyone.
How to appeal your Mat-Su property value assessment
February 06, 2026
Do you think your Mat-Su property value assessment is wrong? Here's what to do.
Mat-Su Assembly member drops library content ban proposal after community pushback
February 04, 2026
The proposal would have impacted a broad array of library materials that depict sexual acts.
Mat-Su school survey asks residents to rank cuts as district faces $23 million shortfall
February 03, 2026
Officials plan to use the survey results to shape the district's spending plan, they said.
Mat-Su students can find ‘free’ money for school, but must act soon
February 02, 2026
Millions in funding is available, with how-to resource events scheduled this month.
Palmer Council rejects sweeping parking rule changes ahead of study’s final report
January 30, 2026
The update would have removed all business parking rules from the city's downtown area.
Mat-Su school district may offer gas cards if bus drivers strike
January 27, 2026
The gift cards would help families offset the cost of providing their own transportation.