New lanes, signals set to go live soon on Seward Meridian Parkway
October 13, 2025
Remaining project work, including a new section of road, is delayed until next year.
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.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
October 10, 2025
Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.
Work at Trunk Road intersection brings delays as crews prep for weeks-long summer closure
October 09, 2025
The current work and planned closure are part of a plan to install a new roundabout at the intersection.
Preliminary results show Cooper leading in Palmer mayor race; changes coming to Houston council
October 07, 2025
Preliminary results released Tuesday do not include a tally of early and absentee votes.
Mat-Su policy update gives volunteer board first review of new library purchases
October 03, 2025
The update follows requests for more oversight of library collections.
Free fall festival aims to connect community through culture, awareness
October 01, 2025
Family Fall Festival will highlight the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people across Alaska.
State watchdog rejects complaint over Kirk memorial in official Mat-Su election guide
September 29, 2025
The complaint alleged the election guide statement violates the law because it promotes Kirk’s political beliefs.
Palmer may join Anchorage in public camping crackdown
September 26, 2025
The proposal bans public camping and sleeping on Palmer city streets and in business entryways.
Crumbling concrete against Glenn Highway bridge under repair
September 25, 2025
Drivers reported concrete crumbling from a Glenn Highway bridge over the Matanuska River.