Palmer Council eyes deputy to replace ousted clerk
June 16, 2025
Benji Johnson will serve as acting city clerk pending her official appointment to role.
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.
‘Matanuska Thunder Festival’ holiday, sales tax hike head to Houston voters
June 13, 2025
The propositions will appear on Houston city ballots in October.
Mat-Su wildfire danger reduced after wet months - but not gone
June 12, 2025
The airport in Palmer saw 33 times more rain last month than in a typical year, weather officials said.
Palmer to propose residency rules updates for city manager, department heads
June 11, 2025
The current rules make it difficult to hire qualified candidates while also severely limiting housing options for top-level city employees, officials said.
A new city-funded grant will help Wasilla residents remove dead spruce trees
June 10, 2025
The grant will cover a portion of the cost to remove dead spruce trees from private property within city limits.
Sentinel receives Palmer Community Foundation Grant to enhance photojournalism
June 10, 2025
The about $2,150 grant funded the purchase of new professional photography equipment for the Mat-Su Sentinel
Mat-Su school district adds 2 new diploma options, drops 4Cs
June 06, 2025
The changes will first impact students over the 2025-26 school year, which starts in August.
Palmer Job Corps Center closure paused for now
June 05, 2025
A restraining order issued Wednesday temporarily blocks the closure of the nationwide program.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new fuel tax, a first for the region
June 04, 2025
The proposed 7-cent-per-gallon tax would apply to all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough.