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.
Alaska officials impose statewide ban on two kinds of invasive trees
September 02, 2025
The ban impacts ornamental trees found throughout Mat-Su.
Palmer Job Corps Center to resume student enrollment after five-month pause
August 12, 2025
New student background checks restarted last week, officials said.
Proposed Mat-Su safety hub could close trooper posts in Palmer, Meadow Lakes
August 05, 2025
The proposal consolidates state troopers in Mat-Su into a borough-owned building in Wasilla.
Alaska development agency applies for key West Susitna Access permit
July 30, 2025
The federal permit is required under the Clean Water Protection Act.
Federal board rejects summit name honoring Talkeetna miner
June 23, 2025
The name was rejected because it violates the policy for names in wilderness areas.
Fed board considers ‘Mount Carola’ as name for peak near Denali State Park
June 11, 2025
The name would honor longtime Talkeetna resident Carola June Young.
Palmer Job Corps Center closure paused for now
June 05, 2025
A restraining order issued Wednesday temporarily blocks the closure of the nationwide program.
Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer to close as part of nationwide program 'pause'
May 30, 2025
The Job Corps Center in Palmer hosts 160 students from across the state and has 111 local employees.
State parks in Mat-Su ready for summer with a little help from their friends
May 26, 2025
Area parks keep things rolling through contracts with small businesses and volunteer support.