Mat-Su
‘No getting on that bridge’: Glenn Highway bridge closures, detours to cause major delays
The northbound span of the Knik River bridge will close for at least 30 days, with work expected to start by mid-April depending on the weather.
Palmer City Council member Richard Best resigns amid turmoil over criminal charges
The resignation is effective immediately, he said in a statement.
Plan for mining exploration road adds to concerns in remote West Susitna region
Nova Minerals is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a road permit to support work at its Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals project.
Wasilla police officer kills man who fired on him, troopers say
Witnesses in the Settlers Bay area described hearing several rounds of shots. No one else was injured, Alaska State Troopers said.
Palmer to hire former Anchorage official as city manager
Anchorage’s former deputy manager, Kolby Hickel Zerkel, will start the job in late April.
Authorities investigating work crew’s fatal plunge through ice near Susitna River
Two men were lost and three rescued last week as they traveled off a remote job site.
Palmer mayor recall will go before city voters
Palmer voters will decide whether to recall Mayor Steve Carrington.
Wasilla City Council member Timothy Johnson to resign
Johnson is stepping down because of health and family issues, he said in a letter.
2 workers remain missing after ATV carrying 5 breaks through river ice in Mat-Su
Two people were swept under the ice on the Big Susitna River on Thursday morning while three others were able to reach safety, Alaska State Troopers said.
Mat-Su seeks local control over some state-mandated open meeting rules
The requested change is part of an effort to exempt road and fire service area boards from the state’s open meetings law.
Mat-Su school district reaches settlement in lawsuit over student free speech rights
The district must allow student political speech but can dictate the time and place of student protests, according to an agreement.
State drops latest charges against Palmer City Council member Richard Best
Palmer police charged Best with driving with a revoked license during a Jan. 20 traffic stop in downtown Palmer.
Trooper shoots man while responding to domestic violence call in Wasilla
The man was taken to a Mat-Su hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, troopers said.
Woman found dead after house fire near Wasilla
The 80-year-old woman was found inside the home Saturday evening, Alaska State Troopers say.
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.
Houston man arrested in 5-day kidnap and assault of woman, troopers say
The 57-year-old man was arrested in 2023 on similar accusations later amended to assault charges.
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.
Hatcher Pass Road still closed by avalanches that will take days to clear
The area popular with skiers and snowmachiners has a fresh blanket of more than 4 feet of snow.
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.
Could a push to expand winter trails boost a controversial mining road west of Anchorage?
Boosters of a mining road in the backcountry northwest of Anchorage are poised to get a $100,000 federal grant for trail work. Some locals see it as part of an under-the-radar effort to push the road forward.
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.
Man shot and killed following attempted break-ins near Wasilla
The 38-year-old man was shot at a home after multiple callers said he was trying to enter vehicles and buildings late Sunday, Alaska State Troopers said.
Anchorage and Mat-Su schools closed as strong winds and icy roads persist
The University of Alaska Anchorage closed its campus Tuesday and People Mover warned of delays on routes.
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.
Proposed trooper post would bolster patrols near Willow and Talkeetna
The Alaska State Troopers post is part of the 2026 budget proposal released last week by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.