Should you join a Mat-Su Borough board or commission? Here's what you need to know.
December 25, 2024
Official Mat-Su Borough boards, commissions and councils help guide local decisions, and rely on help from local residents.
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.
A newly proposed state trooper post would bolster patrols near Willow and Talkeetna
December 23, 2024
The post is part of Gov. Mike Dunleavy's 2026 budget proposal.
Mat-Su Assembly expands mobile home park ban — for now
December 18, 2024
The new rule closes a loophole that could allow some mobile home parks to open without a public hearing.
A proposed study will address Palmer parking woes as social media posts stoke tensions
December 16, 2024
The Palmer City Council is expected to approve the study early next year.
Glass recycling coming to Mat-Su next year
December 11, 2024
Glass will be accepted at the region's recylcing center near Palmer.
State monitoring Matanuska River overflow along Old Glenn Highway
December 10, 2024
The water was still sitting over the bike path next to the highway Tuesday.
Proposal would add public oversight to some new Mat-Su housing projects
December 09, 2024
If the measure is approved, some developments in Mat-Su would newly require a public hearing.
A long-term access plan could dramatically reshape traffic along the Bogard-Seldon corridor
December 07, 2024
The plan would reroute roads, close some existing driveways and block some future development access.
How Mat-Su landfill officials are working to prevent another big fire
December 05, 2024
The Veterans Day fire produced thick black smoke visible for miles.