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Crews salvage portions of the Palmer Public Library roof as part of the building demolition project
Palmer

Palmer Council OKs library rebuild contract, nearly three years after collapse

October 28, 2025

The new library is expected to open in 2027.

Rush hour traffic moves along Main Street in Wasilla
Wasilla

Major Wasilla road overhaul to convert Main Street to one-way traffic, add dedicated bike lanes

October 28, 2025

The project will funnel the downtown Wasilla area's southbound traffic to Main Street and northbound traffic to Yenlo Street.

A Palmer High School student participates in a Career and Technical Education class
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su eyes high career, tech grad rate to close gap for homeschoolers

October 27, 2025

Mat-Su students who take a series of career and technical education courses are 17% more likely to graduate than those who do not.

Britt'Nee Brower of Utqiagvik peers through hanging jewelry at her table at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention
State

New online art directory seeks to promote, connect Alaska Native artists across the state

October 24, 2025

The directory includes artists from across Mat-Su.

Palmer City Hall sign
News

Applications are now open for Palmer's vacant city council seat

October 23, 2025

Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to serve for the next year.

Alaska Trooper Toma Caldarea monitors a Houston City Council meeting
Houston

State troopers called to chaotic Houston meeting as council selects new mayor

October 21, 2025

The meeting devolved into arguments and crosstalk over an alleged conflict of interest involving two City Council members.

A "vote here" polling place sign sits outside the Borough Administration Building in Palmer, Alaska
Elections

Early voting now open for Mat-Su gas tax, assembly, school board races

October 20, 2025

Early voting is open through November 3.

Mat-Su residents participate in live polling at Mat-Su Sentinel's Flip the Script Election Connection event
Announcements

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.

A campsite in Anchorage
News

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.

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