After more than a decade of delays, new Mat-Su visitors center is now open
July 06, 2026
The new visitor center is located near Palmer and was primarily paid for with grants.
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.
Archangel Road beavers, ponds removed to prevent flooding
June 30, 2026
Three beavers were killed and two ponds removed from about mile two of Archangel Road.
Mat-Su residents to see slight phone bill boost under new 911 fee
June 29, 2026
The newly increased E-911 surcharge will hit phone bills starting in July.
Books from shuttered Mat-Su school get second life through free book program
June 26, 2026
The books are a part of a free parks program hosted in Palmer.
We’re making voter guides. You get to decide what’s in them.
June 23, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel needs your help to craft questions for local state house and senate, borough and city candidates as we create a series of voter guides.
Landfill fire likely caused by exploding lithium battery
June 22, 2026
The fire sent a plume of black smoke towering into the air above the landfill
Mat-Su Trails Passport offers prizes for visiting borough trails
June 22, 2026
Users can log their stops in the passport booklet or in the online portal.
'Significant errors, lapses in judgment': Report details failures linked to Caswell dogs' deaths
June 18, 2026
The report recommends two borough animal control officers be relieved of their duties.
Mat-Su Assembly rejects 3 tax proposals, but a new one may be coming
June 17, 2026
The measures included a 1.5% sales tax, a 6.5% sales tax and a tax on gravel pit operators.