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.
Applications open for Palmer’s third council vacancy in less than a year
January 26, 2026
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to fill the seat until October's regular election.
Annual event a ‘one-stop shop’ for Mat-Su homeless services
January 23, 2026
Project Homeless Connect will be held Jan. 27 at the Menard Center in Wasilla.
Mat-Su home values rise 8% as borough prepares annual property notices
January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.
Willow and ready: Susitna Valley prepares for 64th annual winter carnival
January 20, 2026
Back-to-back weekends of community fun set to begin Jan. 23 on Willow Lake
Mat-Su, feds reach $5.8 million repayment deal for failed Knik Arm ferry project
January 19, 2026
The repayment agreement should close the book on the costly, unfinished Susitna ferry project.
'Chickaloonies' artists bring creativity to Palmer with free comics workshop
January 16, 2026
The family-friendly workshop looks to unlock the inner artist in everyone
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to OK strike if contract talks collapse
January 15, 2026
The strike would be the second such walk out in three years.
Palmer City Council member Victoria Hudson resigns, citing accountability concerns
January 14, 2026
Hudson's resignation is effectively immediately, she said.
Mat-Su’s holiest windstorm casualty? Wasilla’s baby Jesus and family
January 14, 2026
A fire destroyed a city-owned nativity scene in Wasilla after its shelter flipped over during a December windstorm.