Reflections Lake to get major updates, new memorial honoring families of fallen troops
July 22, 2024
The planned granite memorial is designed in part to serve visitors who can’t make the climb up nearby Gold Star Peak.
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.
Proposed ballot measure would cut property taxes for some borough residents
July 18, 2024
The change would officially combine two fire service areas and alter how related costs are calculated for residents in that region.
Free Mat-Su firearms training program open for contractor bids
July 15, 2024
The program will provide free weapons safety and live-fire training for about 300 Mat-Su residents.
First review set for new borough library panel tasked with examining challenged books
July 11, 2024
The Mat-Su Borough citizens' committee is tasked with reviewing books questioned in borough public libraries.
Friday Fling to return with police patrols and rented barricades, organizers say
July 11, 2024
The weekly festival was abruptly canceled in late June due to safety concerns, they said.
Glenn Highway bridge overhauls delayed until 2025 as officials source traffic solution
July 08, 2024
A multimillion-dollar barrier-moving machine new to the state will be used to manage which direction gets the most traffic lanes.
Glacier View car launch faces uncertain future due to ongoing riverbank erosion
July 01, 2024
The news comes as road construction crews make emergency fixes to sections of the Glenn Highway threatened by the river this week.
Mat-Su officials are looking for 2024 election volunteers
June 27, 2024
Nonpartisan Election Day workers can make a few hundred dollars while helping make sure ballots are issued and counted.
Popular weekly Palmer street fair paused due to ‘safety issues’
June 26, 2024
A near-miss vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident Friday sparked the two-week cancelation decision, chamber of commerce officials said.