'This year? Don't do it.' Dry conditions spark early fire warnings, permit rules
March 10, 2025
Mat-Su residents should consider skipping their seasonal brush burns, local officials said.
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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.
Mat-Su school district plans teacher, program cuts amid state funding uncertainty
March 06, 2025
The plan is part of a budget process for the 2025-26 school year.
Mat-Su seeks local control over some state-mandated open meeting rules
March 06, 2025
The requested change is part of an effort to exempt road and fire service area boards from the state's open meetings law.
Expect delays as Seward Meridian Parkway roadwork enters final months
March 05, 2025
The updates include road widening and three new stoplight intersections.
Mat-Su school district reaches settlement in lawsuit over student free speech rights
February 28, 2025
The district must allow student political speech but can dictate the time and place of student protests, according to an agreement.
A Palmer City Council-ordered ethics review will look at rule changes
February 27, 2025
The process will begin with a review and report from the city's attorney.
State drops latest charges against Palmer City Council member Richard Best
February 25, 2025
Palmer police charged Best with driving with a revoked license during a Jan. 20 traffic stop in downtown Palmer.
Big Lake's Jordan Lake Park could soon get upgrades -- if the community can raise the cash
February 24, 2025
Big Lake residents aim to raise $20,000 to improve five acres at park next to the library.
Mat-Su elementary, secondary schools to keep separate calendars for 2025-26
February 20, 2025
The school year calendars also maintain the current late-start Monday plan.