Major Glenn Highway project outside Palmer nears final finish date
July 28, 2025
Nighttime highway striping start this week as the project approaches a fall finish line.
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.
A proposed Wasilla Library expansion makes space for staff, sorting machine
July 25, 2025
The expansion could go before the city council for approval as part of the budget process next spring.
Palmer voters to decide on scrapping city manager residency rules
July 23, 2025
The ballot proposition would eliminate a rule requiring the manager to live within Palmer city limits.
Alaska State Troopers will return to reality TV in new series
July 21, 2025
Episodes of the new show are filming now across the state, officials said.
How to run for office this year in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston
July 21, 2025
Here's what you need to know about running for office in 2025.
It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 18, 2025
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
How to run as a write-in candidate in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city elections
July 18, 2025
Would-be candidates who miss the registration deadline can still receive votes as registered write-in candidates.
Millions in Mat-Su school funding at risk under federal freeze
July 17, 2025
The money pays for programs including after-school activites, student supplies and preschools, Mat-Su district officials said.
Mat-Su gas tax vote delayed to give more time for public input
July 16, 2025
The measure adds a 7-cent-per-gallon tax to all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough.