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Former Palmer City Council member Carolina Graver speaks during public comment
Palmer

Palmer City Council postpones vote on public camping ban

October 15, 2025

The proposal bans sleeping on city streets and imposes fines for breaking the rule.

Some of the items on display at the State Fair Holiday Bazaar in Palmer
Community

Ready for holiday shopping? Mat-Su craft fairs and bazaars start now

October 15, 2025

Valley craft fairs spice up the Fall and give Mat-Su shoppers a parade of local holiday shopping options.

Mat-Su officials short more than a dozen volunteers ahead of Election Day
Elections

Mat-Su officials short more than a dozen volunteers ahead of Election Day

October 14, 2025

The borough relies on hundreds of Election Day workers to staff polling stations and count ballots.

Construction crews work on a new light signal on Seward Meridian Parkway
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

New lanes, signals set to go live soon on Seward Meridian Parkway

October 13, 2025

Remaining project work, including a new section of road, is delayed until next year.

Election signs advertise Palmer candidates
Elections

Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members

October 10, 2025

Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.

Mat-Su policy update gives volunteer board first review of new library purchases
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su policy update gives volunteer board first review of new library purchases

October 03, 2025

The update follows requests for more oversight of library collections.

Flip the Scrip election connection with Mat-Su Sentinel
Announcements

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.

Free fall festival aims to connect community through culture, awareness
News

Free fall festival aims to connect community through culture, awareness

October 01, 2025

Family Fall Festival will highlight the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people across Alaska.

State watchdog rejects complaint over Kirk memorial in official Mat-Su election guide
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

State watchdog rejects complaint over Kirk memorial in official Mat-Su election guide

September 29, 2025

The complaint alleged the election guide statement violates the law because it promotes Kirk’s political beliefs.

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