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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.
Mat-Su Assembly wants a proposed West Susitna road moved so industrial traffic can access port
August 27, 2024
The proposed access road is currently meant for recreation, but borough officials warn that likely won't be its only long-term use.
Palmer’s new city manager says his past controversies won’t be a problem here
August 22, 2024
Stephen Jellie said his previous resignations were tied to cuts he proposed under extreme budget challenges that Palmer does not face.
Should the Mat-Su Borough fix these roads? New ballot measure heads to voters
August 22, 2024
A ballot measure headed before Mat-Su voters in November seeks funding to fix nearly a dozen roads across the region.
Mat-Su residents are no longer required to buy dog and cat licenses
August 21, 2024
The change approved by the Assembly Tuesday removes the little-known rule.
Mat-Su committee recommends removal of library book despite attorney’s advice about the book’s legality
August 14, 2024
Mat-Su Borough attorney Nick Spiropoulos told the committee his office has not determined the book is illegal.
3 Mat-Su schools set to block students from all cellphone use during school day
August 12, 2024
Students will be required to lock their phones in district-issued cases.
Houston’s airport land resolution delayed, public input ordered
August 09, 2024
As proposed, the resolution would officially identify land that could handle large aircraft.
After contentious debate, Mat-Su Assembly bans new traditional mobile home parks
August 08, 2024
The ban follows a "misunderstanding" between Assembly member Rob Yundt and borough staff, and does not impact mobile homes installed on foundations.