Dozens of trees to be removed from Matanuska River Park after federal airport funding ultimatum
October 01, 2024
The trees pose a safety hazard and must be removed, officials said.
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.
Early voter turnout in Wasilla, Palmer city elections lags compared to last year
September 30, 2024
Early voting for elections in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer runs through Monday. Election Day is Tuesday.
Mat-Su assembly to consider Ten Commandments, 'historical documents' displays in libraries, borough office lobby
September 26, 2024
The proposed displays would include the Ten Commandments, the Magna Carta and four other documents.
Mat-Su voters will see two major changes on November ballots
September 26, 2024
The subtle yet significant changes impact candidate term lengths and partisan labeling.
Wasilla City Council raises its pay, puts limits on special meetings
September 24, 2024
The changes are designed to make serving on the council more attractive to future candidates, one city council member said.
What would a statewide hand-count election look like in Alaska?
September 23, 2024
The Mat-Su already has already switched to hand-counting its elections. But what would it look like statewide?
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September 23, 2024
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State regulators fine Palmer library nonprofit for campaign finance violations
September 16, 2024
An Alaska Public Offices Commission investigation found the Friends of the Palmer Public Library violated campaign finance laws during the 2023 election.
Want to be the next Mat-Su Assembly member for District 4? Here’s how to apply
September 11, 2024
The seat was vacated this month when former Assembly member Rob Yundt abruptly resigned.