Alaska State Troopers will return to reality TV in new series
By Amy Bushatz on Jul 21, 2025 After more than a 10-year hiatus, Alaska State Troopers will once again star in a reality TV show, state public safety officials said Monday. The show
Millions in Mat-Su school funding at risk under federal freeze
This story was updated with new information July 18. By Amy Bushatz on Jul 17, 2025 A national pause to some federal education grants could reduce Mat-Su school funding by millions for the
A new Mat-Su district tech tool replaces some school apps – but not all
By Amy Bushatz on Jul 9, 2025 A new school district tech tool is replacing about a dozen of the estimated 20 individual platforms used by schools and teachers across Mat-Su, reducing the
New map aims to help users navigate more than 1,100 Mat-Su trails
By Amy Bushatz on Jul 7, 2025 A new interactive trail map is designed to give Mat-Su residents a first-ever comprehensive view of recreation options on nearly 1,200 trails throughout the region. Created by Matanuska-Susitna
Mat-Su Borough rolls out new low-cost spay and neuter programs
PALMER — Mat-Su pet owners will have access to low-cost dog and cat spay and neuter services under two new borough programs aimed at reducing the number of animals surrendered
Mat-Su Assembly expands residents' role in major utility projects
By Amy Bushatz on Jun 19, 2025 PALMER — A public input and appeals process approved by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly this week gives residents more say in the design of large new utility
Mat-Su wildfire danger reduced after wet months - but not gone
By Amy Bushatz on Jun 12, 2025 Several months of abnormally wet weather have reduced the wildland fire danger in the Mat-Su, but residents should still be cautious, state fire prevention officials
Mat-Su school district adds 2 new diploma options, drops 4Cs
By Amy Bushatz on Jun 6, 2025 PALMER – A series of high school graduation updates approved by the Mat-Su school board this week eliminates a required class designed to help students stay on
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new fuel tax, a first for the region
By Amy Bushatz on Jun 4, 2025 PALMER – The Mat-Su Assembly will consider whether to add a new 7-cent-per-gallon tax on all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough, according