Most MEA members must vote online starting this year
March 31, 2026
Paper ballots were only available to individuals who requested them in advance.
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.
Engstrom-Bogard roundabout construction won’t start until 2027
March 30, 2026
The ongoing stall is caused by funding delays and prolonged negotiations for needed land.
Mat-Su school bus worker strike to enter fifth week
March 26, 2026
Contract negotiations between the union and the bus company ended Thursday without an agreement.
Uncertain funding leaves fate of three Mat-Su schools unresolved
March 25, 2026
The Mat-Su Assembly will determine next year’s school funding as part of its upcoming budget process.
Appeals spike in Mat-Su as property values climb
March 24, 2026
The Mat-Su assessment office received 421 formal appeals this year, up from 148 filed last year.
Mat-Su School District seeks borough funding boost as school closures loom
March 20, 2026
The school district will ask the borough for $9.4 million more than last year, but officials said approval is unlikely.
Mat-Su bus strike to continue into next week as talks remain stalled
March 18, 2026
Talks were held Tuesday and Wednesday, but did not result in an agreement.
Mat-Su charter school construction on hold pending district vote on three school closures
March 18, 2026
The charter school could move into a vacated neighborhood school building instead of getting a new facility.
Assembly overrides veto, advances data center-related partnership
March 18, 2026
The veto override allows borough staff to support a private company's efforts to attract a data center or other high-energy-use facility to build in Mat-Su.