Want to be the next Mat-Su Assembly member for District 4? Here’s how to apply
The seat was vacated this month when former Assembly member Rob Yundt abruptly resigned.
2 Mat-Su candidates removed from ballot over missed disclosure deadline
The removals leave the race for Mat-Su Borough Mayor uncontested.
A Mat-Su safety survey could help secure federal funds for future road improvements
The survey is open through Friday and focuses on the experiences of the region's most vulnerable road users.
Mat-Su Assembly member Rob Yundt resigns, effective immediately
Yundt, who is also a Republican candidate for Senate District N, said he resigned because he is moving out of his district.
Free firearms training for Mat-Su residents now open for preregistration
Nearly a quarter of the 300 slots were claimed within the first 24 hours of signups.
ACLU asks court to temporarily reverse Mat-Su school district transgender bathroom policy
The motion is part of an ongoing lawsuit that contends the district's transgender policy violates student rights.
All Mat-Su schools to stock anti-overdose medications under new state rule
The rule requires schools to keep on hand at least two doses of an anti-overdose medication.
The Q&As with 2024 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
How to know if you can vote in city elections
Confused about whether you live in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city limits? We can help.
We’re making voter guides. You get to decide what’s in them.
Mat-Su Sentinel needs your help to craft questions for local borough and city candidates as we create a series of voter guides.
Most Alaska students are not proficient in reading, math or science, state test results show
Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development released statewide assessment data on Aug. 30.
A swath of trees vanished from outside the Wasilla library. Here’s why.
The tree removal project took some residents by surprise.
Who is running in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city elections? Here's how to find out.
Want to know who is running in your local city elections? Here's how to find out.
Mat-Su Assembly wants a proposed West Susitna road moved so industrial traffic can access port
The proposed access road is currently meant for recreation, but borough officials warn that likely won't be its only long-term use.
Palmer’s new city manager says his past controversies won’t be a problem here
Stephen Jellie said his previous resignations were tied to cuts he proposed under extreme budget challenges that Palmer does not face.
Should the Mat-Su Borough fix these roads? New ballot measure heads to voters
A ballot measure headed before Mat-Su voters in November seeks funding to fix nearly a dozen roads across the region.
Mat-Su residents are no longer required to buy dog and cat licenses
The change approved by the Assembly Tuesday removes the little-known rule.
How to run as a write-in candidate in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city elections
Would-be candidates who missed the registration deadline can still receive votes as registered write-in candidates.