Applications open for Palmer’s third council vacancy in less than a year
January 26, 2026
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to fill the seat until October's regular election.
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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.
Mat-Su home values rise more than 7% as borough prepares annual property notices
January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.
Mat-Su, feds reach $5.8 million repayment deal for failed Knik Arm ferry project
January 19, 2026
The repayment agreement should close the book on the costly, unfinished Susitna ferry project.
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to OK strike if contract talks collapse
January 15, 2026
The strike would be the second such walk out in three years.
Palmer City Council member Victoria Hudson resigns, citing accountability concerns
January 14, 2026
Hudson's resignation is effectively immediately, she said.
Mat-Su’s holiest windstorm casualty? Wasilla’s baby Jesus and family
January 14, 2026
A fire destroyed a city-owned nativity scene in Wasilla after its shelter flipped over during a December windstorm.
State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
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.
New Sutton shooting range aims to curb lawlessness, but some worry it will bring new woes
January 07, 2026
The range is planned for a portion of Jonesville Public Use Area.