In Alaska, where overdose deaths are rising again, Narcan and community are a lifeline
November 03, 2025
Overdoses have been declining nationally since August 2023, but Alaska is far behind in that progress.
Mat-Su Sentinel Staff
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Notice: MatSu Valley Planning for Transportation Vision, Goals, & Objectives 30-day public comment period
October 31, 2025
Comment period: October 24, 2025 – November 24, 2025
Residents turn out to ‘Flip the Script’ at first-ever Mat-Su Sentinel election connection event
October 17, 2025
The free event blended candidate introductions, live audience feedback and community connection.
As winter sets in, Alaska DOT prepares another push to remove homeless encampments
October 15, 2025
The Alaska Department of Transportation has removed eight encampments since Nov. 2024, including two in Mat-Su.
Flip the script at Mat-Su Sentinel's election connection event
October 02, 2025
Oct. 16 event offers an interactive evening with the community and candidates.
Mat-Su Sentinel named 2025 New Business of the Year
September 09, 2025
The LION Publishers award recognizes long-term sustainability and financial health.
A cabbage named Clyde was set to vie for Alaska State Fair glory. Then, he went missing.
September 02, 2025
An unsolved heist from an Anchorage community garden on the eve of the Palmer competition.
Alaska officials impose statewide ban on two kinds of invasive trees
September 02, 2025
The ban impacts ornamental trees found throughout Mat-Su.
Millions in federal education funding released to Alaska districts
July 28, 2025
Alaska schools will now receive over $46 million that they included in their budgets for the upcoming school year.