Early voting opens Monday in Palmer's mayoral recall election
April 29, 2025
Election Day is scheduled for May 20.
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.
Palmer approves rail removal, ending hope for the train's full return
April 28, 2025
The removal makes way for a handicapped-accessible crosswalk near the Alaska Veterans and Pioneer Home in Palmer.
Connect to Mat-Su with the Sentinel's community summer bingo card
April 27, 2025
Engage with your neighbors and up your civic connection through this activity sheet.
Knik River bridge closure kicks off as commuters brace for months of construction
April 23, 2025
Travelers faced few delays Wednesday as construction crews funneled all traffic into three lanes.
Former council member appointed to fill vacant seat in Palmer
April 23, 2025
Former Palmer City Council member Ken Erbey was selected by the city's mayor and will serve until October.
New Mat-Su special ed group looks to connect parents with district officials
April 23, 2025
The group's first meeting is scheduled for April 28.
Jonesville shooting park, campground inch closer to reality as borough preps plan
April 21, 2025
Officials hope the updates discourage lawlessness in the Jonesville Public Use Area.
'The real threat’: Parents worry Mat-Su teacher cuts will doom Glacier View School
April 18, 2025
A Mat-Su district plan for next year leaves just two full-time teachers for 13 grades.
Mat-Su survey seeks parent input on kids' library checkout alerts, collections
April 16, 2025
The survey is open to parents of young borough library users.