New trapping ban looks to protect dogs near some Mat-Su trails
The new regulation bans most traps and snares near a series of 13 area trails.
Mat-Su School Board approves homeschool program shake-up in effort to boost state funding
The plan includes new graduation options and higher allotment payments for homeschool families.
Palmer City Council to weigh sanctions against member cited for driving on revoked license
Palmer police issued the summons to council member Richard Best on Jan. 20.
Mat-Su Borough must pick up half of public bus costs — or lose the service
A federal grant that covers almost the entire cost of the program operated by Valley Transit is going away.
Mat-Su Assembly rejects public hearing requirement for multifamily housing projects
The hearings were proposed to give residents more say over construction that could affect property values.
Mat-Su property values rise as new builds reach 7-year high
Construction in the borough was up 25% last year compared to 2023, officials say.
Mat-Su school board considers shakeup of home-school correspondence program as district faces $22 million shortfall
The plan would divide Mat-Su Central into two programs: one with an in-person class requirement, and one with reduced high school graduation credit standards.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider ban on ballot counting machines
Another proposal would remove a resignation requirement for some Assembly members who move out of their districts.
‘Expect it to be bad’: State officials seek public input on upcoming Glenn Highway overhaul
The project includes 33 miles of deep resurfacing and culvert replacements between Anchorage and Palmer.
A new Wasilla High career program looks to boost the local workforce by teaching adults
The program will focus first on Ukrainian refugees resettled in the area before expanding to all Mat-Su residents.