PALMER – Mat-Su school officials have agreed to a partial settlement in a 2023 lawsuit alleging the district illegally restrains and isolates students with disabilities in violation of state law … Mat-Su school district reaches partial settlement in disabled students suit
By Amy Bushatz on May 22, 2025 The policy bans phone use during all instructional hours, including lunch breaks. PALMER — A new policy approved by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board this week … Mat-Su school board approves student cell phone ban
By Amy Bushatz on May 14, 2025 Mat-Su property tax bills will increase by an average of $66 this year under an annual spending plan approved by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough … Mat-Su property tax bills to rise under newly approved budget despite lowered mill rates
By Amy Bushatz on May 8, 2025 PALMER – High school seniors in Mat-Su will be able to graduate with newly lowered academic requirements starting next year under a plan approved by the … Mat-Su school board approves new ‘Choice’ diploma with reduced graduation requirements
UPDATE: All slots for free junk vehicle disposal are full with the potential for more availability beginning July 1st, 2025. Property owners in Mat-Su can access free junk vehicle disposal … Free Mat-Su junk car removal available now — until funding runs out
By Amy Bushatz on Apr 23, 2025 PALMER – It was smooth sailing over the Knik River bridge Wednesday as thousands of Glenn Highway commuters traveling in and out of … Knik River bridge closure kicks off as commuters brace for months of construction
By Amy Bushatz on Apr 16, 2025 PALMER – Mat-Su Borough officials want parents to weigh in on whether they are getting enough information about what library materials their children … Mat-Su survey seeks parent input on kids’ library checkout alerts, collections
By Amy Bushatz on Apr 11, 2025 PALMER — Mat-Su property owners can expect slightly higher tax bills under a proposed Matanuska-Susitna Borough budget that goes before the Borough Assembly … Borough to propose Mat-Su property tax bump as part of annual budget
By Amy Bushatz on Mar 24, 2025 PALMER – Whether the Mat-Su School District will move to lay off teachers for next school year remains undecided as administrators await final … Mat-Su teacher layoffs uncertain amid ongoing state budget debate
