Mat-Su Assembly approves animal control takeover, tax shift for city residents
February 23, 2026
The update changes how city residents get help with animal issues, including lost pets.
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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.
State plans turn-blocking medians for Parks Highway in Wasilla
January 05, 2026
The updates are designed to improve traffic flow and safety along the corridor.
Major Wasilla road overhaul to convert Main Street to one-way traffic, add dedicated bike lanes
October 28, 2025
The project will funnel the downtown Wasilla area's southbound traffic to Main Street and northbound traffic to Yenlo Street.
Residents will have a voice in Wasilla’s new city plan, officials say
February 19, 2025
The new comprehensive plan will take a look at all aspects of city life, including roads.
Dozens of trees removed from Nunley Park as city starts overhaul
February 17, 2025
The park update project includes new lights and playground equipment.
Street flooding clears as hundreds remain without power following weekend storm
January 13, 2025
The ongoing outages were caused by significant damage paired with mandatory repair crew rest periods.
A Mat-Su borough plan to borrow city health powers could unlock millions in opioid help
January 09, 2025
The plan would let the borough give over $2 million to more types of services.
Final voter tally reveals results in Palmer and Houston city council races
October 05, 2024
The races were too close before a final count was released Friday night.
Houston and Palmer city council races too close to call after Tuesday’s election
October 03, 2024
Vote tallies will be updated over the week, city officials said.
Early voter turnout in Wasilla, Palmer city elections lags compared to last year
September 30, 2024
Early voting for elections in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer runs through Monday. Election Day is Tuesday.
Wasilla City Council raises its pay, puts limits on special meetings
September 24, 2024
The changes are designed to make serving on the council more attractive to future candidates, one city council member said.
The Q&As with 2024 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 03, 2024
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.