The 2025 voter registration deadline is coming. Here’s what you need to know.
August 29, 2025
To vote in the cities' October election, you must register by Sept. 7. The borough's deadline is Oct. 5.
Flood advisory in effect for areas along Matanuska River
August 01, 2025
The advisory is tied to heavy rainfall this weekend between Sutton and Mendeltna.
Free community event aims to bridge divides in Palmer
July 31, 2025
Choose Palmer — A Community Conversation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Palmer Train Depot
Fed board considers ‘Mount Carola’ as name for peak near Denali State Park
June 11, 2025
The name would honor longtime Talkeetna resident Carola June Young.
Palmer mayor recall too close to call as final ballots await count
May 21, 2025
Updated election results are expected Friday following the official count of nearly 200 early and absentee ballots.
You're invited to the 2025 LINKS resource fair
May 12, 2025
The fair brings together a wide range of nonprofits, service providers and organizations.
Early voting opens Monday in Palmer's mayoral recall election
April 29, 2025
Election Day is scheduled for May 20.
Connect to Mat-Su with the Sentinel's community summer bingo card
April 27, 2025
Engage with your neighbors and up your civic connection through this activity sheet.
Help Wasilla High School replace its stadium lights
April 24, 2025
The stadium is operating at only 60% lighting capacity and the district is unable to fund repairs this year.