Houston mayor’s pay could more than double under proposal
May 19, 2026
The change would mark the first pay raise for Houston’s mayor since 2009.
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.
Windstorms, construction fuel spike in trash along Mat-Su greenbelt
May 15, 2026
Mat-Su landfill officials said they are working to control the spread of litter in the trail system.
Video: Driver slams car into Wasilla Police headquarters
May 14, 2026
No one inside the building was injured by the crash, officials said.
State closes part of Jonesville Public Use Area to shooting for cleanup day
May 13, 2026
The temporary closure is the first of its kind.
Proposed Mat-Su armed teacher program could cost $700,000
May 13, 2026
Costs for the program include about $133,000 in startup fees.
Nunley Park caboose heads for auction this summer
May 11, 2026
The caboose was brought into the city as part of a 1990's-era McDonald's marketing gimmick.
3 Mat-Su schools set to close after Assembly rejects school funding, approves tax cut
May 08, 2026
The newly approved budget also backtracks a plan to cut funding for Mat-Su's public bus service.
U.S. education secretary visits Mat-Su schools during 50-state history tour
May 07, 2026
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited students and staff at two schools Thursday.
Mat-Su school district considers allowing teachers and staff to carry handguns at work
May 06, 2026
The proposal lets the district pay certain teachers, staff and contractors to carry a concealed handgun during the school day.