Palmer voters to decide on scrapping city manager residency rules
July 23, 2025
The ballot proposition would eliminate a rule requiring the manager to live within Palmer city limits.
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.
Alaska State Troopers will return to reality TV in new series
July 21, 2025
Episodes of the new show are filming now across the state, officials said.
How to run for office this year in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston
July 21, 2025
Here's what you need to know about running for office in 2025.
It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 18, 2025
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
How to run as a write-in candidate in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city elections
July 18, 2025
Would-be candidates who miss the registration deadline can still receive votes as registered write-in candidates.
Millions in Mat-Su school funding at risk under federal freeze
July 17, 2025
The money pays for programs including after-school activites, student supplies and preschools, Mat-Su district officials said.
Mat-Su gas tax vote delayed to give more time for public input
July 16, 2025
The measure adds a 7-cent-per-gallon tax to all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough.
State fines Palmer mayor 'No Recall' group for failing to disclose donors
July 15, 2025
The group failed to include a list of top donors on its signs and must pay an about $563 fine, state regulators ruled.
State plans major project to combat river erosion on highways near Butte and Sutton
July 14, 2025
Homeowners say the federally-funded project should be fast-tracked to keep the river at bay.