YMCA eyes large new Wasilla recreation center as city council hits pause on support
September 24, 2025
YMCA officials want the new 80,000-square-foot to house an Olympic-sized pool.
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.
The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 23, 2025
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Early voting now open in Palmer, Houston and Wasilla city elections
September 23, 2025
Early voting will remain open through Oct. 6.
Mat-Su expands reduced-requirement Choice diploma to two more schools
September 22, 2025
This diploma will be available beginning with the class of 2026.
Mat-Su asks feds to forgive millions in failed ferry project grants
September 19, 2025
The appeal follows an August repayment demand from federal transit officials.
Houston council hopefuls make their case at Mat-Su Sentinel forum
September 19, 2025
The Thursday forum was the first such event in over a decade.
Mat-Su Assembly votes to add Kirk memorial statement to official borough election guide
September 17, 2025
The statement also recognizes "other victims of political violence."
Mat-Su Assembly rejects major overhaul to waterfront no-build zone
September 17, 2025
Assembly members said they plan to offer a series of alternative proposals.
Mat-Su bus service heads for borough takeover
September 15, 2025
Public bus service in Mat-Su will move under a $2.2 million borough contract starting Oct. 1.