What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 2-4): Polls, Potatoes, and Pints
October 01, 2026
That October chill is in the air, but there's plenty of fall fun around the region.
Travel down to the Kenai's late-run coho
October 01, 2026
Hit the road if you're feeling not quite done with the salmon fishing season.
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.
Borough officials push Port MacKenzie improvements as major rail grant awaits decision
September 30, 2026
Borough and Alaska Railroad officials are awaiting a decision on a $300 million federal grant to complete a long-stalled rail extension.
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The Q&As with Mat-Su region Alaska State House and Senate Candidates
September 28, 2026
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September 27, 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.
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The Q&As with Mat-Su region Alaska State House and Senate Candidates
September 28, 2026
Mat-Su region House and Senate candidates answer your questions.
The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 27, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel's nonpartian election guides are built using topics and questions submitted by voters.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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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.
Borough officials push Port MacKenzie improvements as major rail grant awaits decision
September 30, 2026
Borough and Alaska Railroad officials are awaiting a decision on a $300 million federal grant to complete a long-stalled rail extension.
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The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 27, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel's nonpartian election guides are built using topics and questions submitted by voters.
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
September 27, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel's nonpartian election guides are built using topics and questions submitted by voters.
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.
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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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