State to test lower speed limit on Parks Highway near Talkeetna
March 12, 2026
The temporary speed zone is meant to improve safety near businesses and a school just off the highway.
Mat-Su data center plan in doubt after mayor’s veto
March 11, 2026
Mayor Edna DeVries has vetoed an assembly resolution backing a data center or other large energy consumption project.
Palmer to run its own golf course after contract talks fail
March 09, 2026
The shift ends an almost two-decade-long relationship with the city’s golf course contractor.
Mat-Su School District to reexamine nurse cuts as school closures move toward board approval
March 06, 2026
The list of proposed cuts will go before the Mat-Su school board for a vote March 16.
Iditarod restart returns to its Mat-Su roots Sunday
March 06, 2026
Volunteers, race officials and vendors ready for Willow’s big day this weekend
After historic education funding increase, some Alaska lawmakers aim to boost the BSA again
March 05, 2026
Legislators say the increase would offset the budget deficits in school districts, including Mat-Su.
Yes, there really is a hot air balloon floating around Mat-Su
March 04, 2026
The 85-foot balloon journeyed over Mat-Su neighborhoods as its owners ran a series of test flights.
Mat-Su Assembly kills proposal to raise member salaries
March 04, 2026
The proposal was designed bring Mat-Su assembly and mayoral salaries in step with the rate of inflation.
Students walk out, parents prep protests over proposed Mat-Su school funding cuts
March 03, 2026
Parents and students are expected to flood Mat-Su public meetings this week to protest proposed school funding cuts.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: 0123-0-2026/AD Wastewater Comprehensive Plan & Engineering Services
January 26, 2026
The City of Wasilla is requesting proposals for GIS mapping, planning, and professional engineering services to develop a Wastewater Comprehensive Plan.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Jan. 22-25): Theater, Willow’s carnival and live music
January 22, 2026
What you need to know: * After months of erratic winter conditions that canceled many events, forecasters are calling for a calm weekend, giving residents a chance to enjoy outdoor and community activities. * Highlights include the first weekend of the Willow Winter Carnival, live acoustic music in Palmer, and two theatrical
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Jan. 15-18)
January 15, 2026
A local play, comedy, auditions and music are in the line up for this weekend in Mat-Su.
Mat-Su Untold to return with stories about ‘Things That Move Us’
January 09, 2026
Tickets for the annual storytelling night are on sale now.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Jan. 8-11)
January 08, 2026
It's time for a NYE re-do in Wasilla and a new play from Valley Performing Arts.
Mat-Su Sentinel launches free new community events, public meeting calendars
January 02, 2026
The Mat-Su Sentinel community calendars are free and designed for easy use.
What to do in Mat-Su (Dec. 31-Jan. 3)
December 31, 2025
Looking for fun ways to ring in 2026? We've got you covered.
What to do in Mat-Su (Dec. 25-28): Friendship dinner, lights and ice skating
December 24, 2025
The annual Christmas Friendship Dinner is the big to-do of the week.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Dec. 18-21): Parades, concerts, outdoor fun and basketball
December 18, 2025
Holiday fun is happening across Mat-Su this weekend.