Mat-Su bus worker strike drags on after latest talks end without a deal
April 02, 2026
The union and bus company made progress but did not reach a agreement, officials said.
First-of-its-kind ice concert in Palmer draws crowd, supports local journalism
April 01, 2026
About 300 people attended the event Saturday.
Cold snap freezes hundreds of Mat-Su water and septic lines
March 31, 2026
Abnormally cold weather has left residents scrambling to thaw out water lines and solve septic or sewer problems.
Most MEA members must vote online starting this year
March 31, 2026
Paper ballots were only available to individuals who requested them in advance.
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.
Pretty sweet: Valley Performing Arts celebrates golden anniversary
March 27, 2026
Willy Wonka musical to cap local arts group’s 50th season.
Mat-Su school bus worker strike to enter fifth week
March 26, 2026
Contract negotiations between the union and the bus company ended Thursday without an agreement.
Uncertain funding leaves fate of three Mat-Su schools unresolved
March 25, 2026
The Mat-Su Assembly will determine next year’s school funding as part of its upcoming budget process.
Appeals spike in Mat-Su as property values climb
March 24, 2026
The Mat-Su assessment office received 421 formal appeals this year, up from 148 filed last year.
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.
Mat-Su School District seeks borough funding boost as school closures loom
March 20, 2026
The school district will ask the borough for $9.4 million more than last year, but officials said approval is unlikely.
Mat-Su bus strike to continue into next week as talks remain stalled
March 18, 2026
Talks were held Tuesday and Wednesday, but did not result in an agreement.
Mat-Su charter school construction on hold pending district vote on three school closures
March 18, 2026
The charter school could move into a vacated neighborhood school building instead of getting a new facility.
Assembly overrides veto, advances data center-related partnership
March 18, 2026
The veto override allows borough staff to support a private company's efforts to attract a data center or other high-energy-use facility to build in Mat-Su.
Mat-Su officials want renewed review of Matanuska River dredging
March 17, 2026
The request follows decades of studies on the subject.
Mat-Su Assembly delays debate on sales tax proposal until May
March 16, 2026
The proposal asks the assembly to approve a ballot question regarding whether a sales tax should replace some of Mat-Su's property tax.
Palmer Food Bank’s new building offers more space and services
March 16, 2026
The Palmer Food Bank hands out groceries four days a week and never turns away clients, officials said.
Houston mayor, deputy mayor resign after five months
March 12, 2026
Houston Mayor Jason Kahn and Deputy Mayor Dan Lewis resigned Thursday.