Colony's Parrent wins MaxPreps Alaska Player of the Year
October 16, 2026
The sophomore quarterback led the nation with 8,828 total yards.
DNR commissioner will appear at hearing on Houston land transfer after subpoena
October 16, 2026
Lawmakers have raised questions over whether the proposed transfer of approximately 30 square miles near Houston is legal.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 16-18): Spooks, sports and stage shows
October 15, 2026
The biggest challenge for folks looking for weekend entertainment might not be finding things to do — it’ll be finding enough time to do them.
Thousands pack Menard Center for Trump rally, marking first-ever presidential event in Mat-Su
October 13, 2026
The rally was held in support of Republican election campaigns.
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Chickaloon man wins on ‘Jeopardy!,’ returns Wednesday for more
October 13, 2026
Ron Clarke's dramatic victory Tuesday unfolded in front of hometown fans
Shortened comment period for West Susitna road environmental permit ends Tuesday
October 12, 2026
AIDEA says it needs expedited permitting to advance development at an antimony deposit.
U.S. presidents in Mat-Su: A history of unlikely encounters of the Valley kind
October 12, 2026
There are only three such visits, and one of them includes a president operating a train.
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Rubeo wins three-way race for Wasilla mayor; incumbent council members reelected
October 12, 2026
Alina Rubeo will be sworn in as Wasilla Mayor Oct. 19.
Mat-Su residents turn out to ‘Flip the Script’ at back-to-back Sentinel candidate forums
October 09, 2026
PALMER — Hundreds of Mat-Su residents turned out for two Mat-Su Sentinel candidate forums this week that gave voters a chance to meet state and borough candidates — and gave candidates a chance to hear directly from residents through live audience polling. Rather than asking candidates to debate one another
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Thousands pack Menard Center for Trump rally, marking first-ever presidential event in Mat-Su
October 13, 2026
The rally was held in support of Republican election campaigns.
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.
Outdoors & Sports
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Colony's Parrent wins MaxPreps Alaska Player of the Year
October 16, 2026
The sophomore quarterback led the nation with 8,828 total yards.
Knights rally, fall short in ASAA girls flag football state title game
October 11, 2026
What you need to know: * The Colony Knights lost 27-21 to North Pole in the ASAA girls flag football state title game at Wasilla High School, falling just short of a late comeback. * Sophomore Bri Parrent intercepted a pass and threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Morgan Gallagher.
Palmer
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Rubeo wins three-way race for Wasilla mayor; incumbent council members reelected
October 12, 2026
Alina Rubeo will be sworn in as Wasilla Mayor Oct. 19.
Rubeo leads Wasilla mayoral race as Mat-Su cities report election results
October 06, 2026
In Palmer, Bruce Brown was ahead of Aundra “Omega” Jackson in a race for a one-year council seat
Wasilla
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Rubeo wins three-way race for Wasilla mayor; incumbent council members reelected
October 12, 2026
Alina Rubeo will be sworn in as Wasilla Mayor Oct. 19.
Thousands expected at Trump rally, protest as Wasilla prepares for traffic delays, road closures
October 12, 2026
President Donald Trump is expected to arrive at Wasilla Airport by helicopter, then drive to the Menard Center in a motorcade.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su Assembly pushes for school to start after Labor Day
October 08, 2026
A parent survey will go out before any changes are considered, school board members said.
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
Community
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Chickaloon man wins on ‘Jeopardy!,’ returns Wednesday for more
October 13, 2026
Ron Clarke's dramatic victory Tuesday unfolded in front of hometown fans
Art contest asks students to picture Wasilla’s future
September 23, 2026
The winning artwork from an open call will be featured in a long-term city planning document.
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