Free firearms training for Mat-Su residents reopens for registration
December 05, 2025
The free program is open to 300 Mat-Su borough residents and is already half full.
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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.
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.
Here are the 2025 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board candidates
September 01, 2025
Here's who is running for Mat-Su school board and assembly in 2025.
'Post Office' delivers in Alaska State Fair cabbage weigh-off
August 29, 2025
Cabbage champion Scott Robb secured first place win by using a vacuum to battle slugs.
Mat-Su's new glass recycling program set to launch next month
August 27, 2025
Donated glass will be pulverized into sand and gravel and then resold to the public.
Palmer police say they are ‘conducting a review’ of State Fair incident in which man was apparently tased repeatedly
August 26, 2025
The video shows police punching the man and appearing to use a taser after his hands are secured.
Mat-Su to distribute millions in opioid help under new borough-city partnerships
August 25, 2025
The money is part of national opioid relief settlements.
Free Salvation Army school supply event now collecting items
August 22, 2025
The event is free to attend and will include games and food.
Investigation finds Houston council member overstepped her authority but broke no laws
August 20, 2025
The investigation examined actions by Houston Council member Sandy McDonald.
Bump on Knik River bridge joints is a permanent snowplow safety feature
August 20, 2025
The joints sit just below the roadway, creating the bump.
Free Wasilla passport looks to connect residents with city parks
August 19, 2025
The booklet is availble at the city's museum, library and chamber of commerce.