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.
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Lawsuit argues Houston-area land transfer violates state constitution
October 26, 2026
The suit contends the transfer to AIDEA violates seven sections of the state constitution.
DNR commissioner will appear at hearing on Houston land transfer after subpoena
October 16, 2026
Lawmakers have raised questions over whether the proposed transfer of approximately 30 square miles near Houston is legal.
Shortened comment period for West Susitna road environmental permit ends Tuesday
October 12, 2026
AIDEA says it needs expedited permitting to advance development at an antimony deposit.
Glenn Highway bridge to close for 45 days starting Saturday
April 16, 2026
All northbound traffic will be diverted to southbound lanes during the closure.
Engstrom-Bogard roundabout construction won’t start until 2027
March 30, 2026
The ongoing stall is caused by funding delays and prolonged negotiations for needed land.
Mat-Su disability advocates praise progress and push for more at state Capitol
March 23, 2026
The Palmer residents joined other advocates from Key Coalition for Alaska to lobby for support, including universal changing stations for people with disabilities.
After historic education funding increase, some Alaska lawmakers aim to boost the BSA again
March 05, 2026
Legislators say the increase would offset the budget deficits in school districts, including Mat-Su.
State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
Alaska Attorney General asks Mat-Su, Fairbanks electric utilities to reconsider charity programs
December 19, 2025
Utility members can opt-out of the "Operation RoundUp" program.
Alaska mining company pushing Cook Inlet, Hatcher Pass projects will merge with Canadian firm
December 10, 2025
Contango Ore helped build Alaska’s newest major mine. Its merger with and Dolly Varden Silver comes amid a flurry of deals in the state’s mining industry.
New online art directory seeks to promote, connect Alaska Native artists across the state
October 24, 2025
The directory includes artists from across Mat-Su.
As winter sets in, Alaska DOT prepares another push to remove homeless encampments
October 15, 2025
The Alaska Department of Transportation has removed eight encampments since Nov. 2024, including two in Mat-Su.