Troopers respond to reported fight, gun at annual youth football jamboree
July 27, 2026
The fight included at one person brandishing a weapon near the football field as children played.
Amy Bushatz
Amy Bushatz is the founder and editor of Mat-Su Sentinel. An experienced journalist, she is the former Executive Editor of Military.com. She lives near Palmer with her family.
Borough installs hundreds of new signs to make Mat-Su trail network less confusing
July 27, 2026
The project repalced about 350 aging trail signs.
Glenn Highway bridge to reopen after 96-day closure
July 24, 2026
Traffic will return both spans of the Peters Creek bridge.
Borough issues early Talkeetna disaster declaration in bid to unlock millions for fixes, buyouts
July 23, 2026
Borough officials hope the state provides the money they need to unlock federal funds.
Areawide sales tax, new property tax exemption headed to Mat-Su ballots
July 22, 2026
The measure will go before voters in November.
Legal review finds Palmer city manager complies with voter-approved residency rule
July 22, 2026
The city charter requires that the manager "shall reside within 5 miles of the city during his or her tenure in office."
How to run for office this year in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston
July 19, 2026
Here's what you need to know about running for office in 2026.
State agency plans Houston-area industrial park with data centers, distribution hub
July 15, 2026
The 30-square-mile parcel sits just outside Houston city limits.
Detours ahead as road closures begin near Wasilla
July 14, 2026
Sections of Settlers Bay Drive and Fern Street will close this week as part of major road repair projects.