Large industrial, energy projects planned for leased UA land at Port MacKenzie
October 06, 2026
The lease is tied to a proposal for a coal plant near Skwentna and additional projects on borough port land.
The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
October 06, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel's nonpartian election guides are built using topics and questions submitted by voters.
The Q&As with 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
October 05, 2026
Mat-Su Assembly and School Board candidates answer your questions.
Mat-Su Assembly candidate fired from UAA police force after workplace misconduct investigation
September 30, 2026
A pair of UAA investigations found that Chris Chiavetta created a hostile work environment through inappropriate sexual comments and retaliated against a witness.
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Mat-Su runners finish in top 15; senior motors to Juneau-Douglas’ first title in a decade
October 05, 2026
Colony finished as the runner-up in the Division I girls teams with 83 points.
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October 03, 2026
Mat-Su region House and Senate candidates answer your questions.
Warriors outlast Moose to win their first Potato Bowl since 2022
October 03, 2026
Wasilla took home the Mayor's Cup in front of a standing-room-only crowd in Palmer.
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The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
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The Q&As with 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
October 05, 2026
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Large industrial, energy projects planned for leased UA land at Port MacKenzie
October 06, 2026
The lease is tied to a proposal for a coal plant near Skwentna and additional projects on borough port land.
Mat-Su Assembly candidate fired from UAA police force after workplace misconduct investigation
September 30, 2026
A pair of UAA investigations found that Chris Chiavetta created a hostile work environment through inappropriate sexual comments and retaliated against a witness.
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Mat-Su runners finish in top 15; senior motors to Juneau-Douglas’ first title in a decade
October 05, 2026
Colony finished as the runner-up in the Division I girls teams with 83 points.
Warriors outlast Moose to win their first Potato Bowl since 2022
October 03, 2026
Wasilla took home the Mayor's Cup in front of a standing-room-only crowd in Palmer.
Palmer
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The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
October 06, 2026
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Early voting now open in Palmer, Houston and Wasilla city elections
September 22, 2026
Early voting opened Monday and runs through Oct. 5.
Wasilla
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The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
October 06, 2026
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Wasilla mayor, council candidates face voters at election forum
September 25, 2026
More than 50 people attended the nonpartisan election event.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su to withhold at least $100,000 from Durham over late, canceled routes
September 18, 2026
Hundreds of routes were late or canceled during the first five weeks of school
Mat-Su moves ahead with school concealed carry program using state, taxpayer funds
September 16, 2026
Supporters say the program is necessary to keep students safe.
Community
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Palmer museum wants residents to help make history
September 13, 2026
An update is in the works for the museum’s permanent exhibit space
Wasilla High graduate among those lost in the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
September 09, 2026
Electronics Technician 1st Class Ronald Hemenway was killed when terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon on Sept. 11.
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