Palmer City Council to weigh sanctions against member cited for driving with revoked license
January 29, 2025
Palmer Police issued the summons to Palmer City Council member Richard Best on Jan. 20.
Mat-Su Borough must pick up half of public bus costs -- or lose the service
January 29, 2025
A federal grant that currently covers almost the entire cost of the program is going away.
Mat-Su assembly rejects public hearing requirement for multifamily housing projects
January 27, 2025
The hearings were proposed as a way to give current residents more say over updates that impact property values.
Mat-Su extends ballot machines ban, tweaks Assembly member residency rules
January 22, 2025
The update blocks Mat-Su election officials from using paper counting machines to tally total ballots.
Mat-Su property values rise as new builds reach 7-year high
January 22, 2025
Mat-Su's annual property assessments help determine tax bills sent later in the year.
Connect to Mat-Su with the Sentinel's community winter bingo card
January 21, 2025
Engage with your neighbors and up your civic connection through this activity sheet.
Palmer City Council mandates closed meeting video, audio recordings
January 21, 2025
The rule change comes on the heels of a newly released police report detailing the alleged contents of a closed meeting in October.
Could a push to expand winter trails boost West-Su Access Road plans?
January 20, 2025
A proposed grant would fund winter recreation trail creation and maintenance in the area.
School board to consider Mat-Su Central shake-up as district faces $22 million funding shortfall
January 17, 2025
The plan would divide the school into two programs -- one with an in-person class requirement, and one with reduced high school graduation credit standards.