Wasilla forum looks to connect voters with candidates ahead of October election
September 04, 2026
The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Menard Center in Wasilla.
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.
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