Weekslong closure at Trunk Road intersection set to begin soon
May 27, 2026
The new roundabout project will completely shut down the Trunk and Palmer-Fishhook intersection for up to 18 days, officials said.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.
Mat-Su Assembly doubles down on leaf blowers in response to Anchorage rule
May 25, 2026
The resolution is meant to remind people that leaf blower use is legal in Mat-Su.
New Mat-Su board to review kennel rules in wake of Caswell dog deaths
May 20, 2026
The temporary advisory panel of mushers and kennel owners must recommend updates to borough kennel policies by December.
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Photos: Families, friends say goodbye to three closing Mat-Su schools
May 20, 2026
Events at Glacier View, Larson and Meadow Lakes celebrated students, staff and school legacies ahead of the campuses’ final day Wednesday.
Final Alaska Homestead Expo set for Big Lake this weekend
May 20, 2026
The event is scheduled for the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center on Friday and Saturday.
Houston mayor’s pay could more than double under proposal
May 19, 2026
The change would mark the first pay raise for Houston’s mayor since 2009.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Weekslong closure at Trunk Road intersection set to begin soon
May 27, 2026
The new roundabout project will completely shut down the Trunk and Palmer-Fishhook intersection for up to 18 days, officials said.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.
Community
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Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Photos: Families, friends say goodbye to three closing Mat-Su schools
May 20, 2026
Events at Glacier View, Larson and Meadow Lakes celebrated students, staff and school legacies ahead of the campuses’ final day Wednesday.
Proposed Mat-Su armed teacher program could cost $700,000
May 13, 2026
Costs for the program include about $133,000 in startup fees.
Palmer
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Alaska’s famously massive cabbages should be the official state vegetable, state House says
May 14, 2026
If approved in the Senate, the giant green cabbage would become one of the state's officials symbols.
Palmer sales tax hike could cost Alaska State Fair $100K
April 14, 2026
The tax increase was proposed and approved after the fair had already set contracts for the upcoming season, officials said.
Wasilla
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View all →NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - POSTPONED: City of Wasilla Planning Department
April 28, 2026
The Wasilla Planning Comisssion public hearing previously scheduled for April 28, 2026 is postponed.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Hermon Road Extension and Upgrade, Parks Highway to Palmer-Wasilla Highway
March 20, 2026
A public open house will be held March 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wasilla Public Library.