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.
Mat-Su Sentinel Staff
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City of Houston notice of offices to be filled
July 08, 2025
Cassee Olin, blamed for Juneau school crisis, resigns as Wasilla’s finance director
June 25, 2025
Wasilla Council member Ian Crafton accused Olin of financial misconduct in the city.
Federal board rejects summit name honoring Talkeetna miner
June 23, 2025
The name was rejected because it violates the policy for names in wilderness areas.
Fed board considers ‘Mount Carola’ as name for peak near Denali State Park
June 11, 2025
The name would honor longtime Talkeetna resident Carola June Young.
We asked you about your local news needs. Here’s what you said.
May 30, 2025
We asked hundreds of Mat-Su residents about their news needs and topic interests.
Alaska utility execs to lawmakers: Let’s revive Susitna hydroelectric megaproject
May 16, 2025
The request by leaders of the state’s urban utilities faces opposition from some advocates.
Film spotlights infant learning program successes in Mat-Su -- and potential cost of underfunding it
May 07, 2025
Advocates debuted the film in Juneau, part of a campaign urging legislators to expand eligibility and funding.
Palmer legislator proposes Alaska's record-setting giant cabbage as official state vegetable
April 25, 2025
The ceremonial nomination could be a way to raise recognition for Alaska agriculture.