Mat-Su road officials want tougher penalties for illegal motorized vehicle use on pathways
August 24, 2026
A resolution approved by a road board asks for trooper enforcement and vehicle impoundment.
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 Fair to demolish, rebuild concert venue after this year’s shows
August 20, 2026
The project will start in September and is slated to be finished by next year's fair
Drone shows, food and a waterskiing squirrel: Here’s what to expect at the Alaska State Fair
August 20, 2026
The Alaska State Fair is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Friday.
In Mat-Su, neighborhood schools double as community hubs. Closing them has sweeping impacts.
August 19, 2026
From emergency shelters and food banks to sports and church services, school buildings across Mat-Su serve as important community connectors, residents and officials said.
‘Zero transparency’: Houston officials oppose land transfer process linked to data centers
August 18, 2026
The city council passed a pair of resolutions objecting to the process used for the proposal.
It's time to run for Mat-Su Assembly or School Board. Here's what you need to know.
August 17, 2026
Mat-Su residents have until Aug. 28 to file for six open races in borough elections this fall.
New Seward-Meridian Parkway connector set to open soon
August 17, 2026
The road creates a new connection between the Seldon corridor and the Parks Highway.
Fewer staff, less screen time: What’s changing in Mat-Su schools this year
August 12, 2026
Deep budget cuts mean reduced staff in libraries, front offices and classrooms.
Mat-Su voters to weigh expanding borough authority over road projects
August 11, 2026
Whether the borough should have areawide road powers will appear on the November ballot.