Crews move toward critical Matanuska riverbank repairs in Butte
June 23, 2025
Revetment repairs were expected to begin Tuesday.
Annual free fair in Wasilla aims to connect Mat-Su residents with local resources
June 23, 2025
The fair will bring about 100 local nonprofits to Wonderland Park on June 27.
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.
Flood advisory issued as emergency repairs begin along Matanuska River in Butte
June 22, 2025
State crews began emergency repairs Sunday to halt the flooding.
Matanuska River receding following levee breach in Butte
June 21, 2025
The water impacted several homes and business and came within feet of the roadway.
Mat-Su Assembly expands residents' role in major utility projects
June 19, 2025
The new rules add more public input and a new project appeals process.
‘There’s hope’: Mass float returns to Wasilla Lake
June 18, 2025
The fourth annual Float for Hope is scheduled for June 21
Palmer Council eyes deputy to replace ousted clerk
June 16, 2025
Benji Johnson will serve as acting city clerk pending her official appointment to role.
‘Matanuska Thunder Festival’ holiday, sales tax hike head to Houston voters
June 13, 2025
The propositions will appear on Houston city ballots in October.
Mat-Su wildfire danger reduced after wet months - but not gone
June 12, 2025
The airport in Palmer saw 33 times more rain last month than in a typical year, weather officials said.
Palmer to propose residency rules updates for city manager, department heads
June 11, 2025
The current rules make it difficult to hire qualified candidates while also severely limiting housing options for top-level city employees, officials said.
A new city-funded grant will help Wasilla residents remove dead spruce trees
June 10, 2025
The grant will cover a portion of the cost to remove dead spruce trees from private property within city limits.
Sentinel receives Palmer Community Foundation Grant to enhance photojournalism
June 10, 2025
The about $2,150 grant funded the purchase of new professional photography equipment for the Mat-Su Sentinel
Where to catch (mostly free) live music in Mat-Su this summer
June 09, 2025
Low or no-cost music concerts are planned in Palmer, Wasilla and Talkeetna through the summer
Mat-Su school district adds 2 new diploma options, drops 4Cs
June 06, 2025
The changes will first impact students over the 2025-26 school year, which starts in August.
Palmer Job Corps Center closure paused for now
June 05, 2025
A restraining order issued Wednesday temporarily blocks the closure of the nationwide program.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new fuel tax, a first for the region
June 04, 2025
The proposed 7-cent-per-gallon tax would apply to all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough.
Palmer City Council terminates city clerk, effective immediately
June 02, 2025
The decision came just hours after Palmer City Clerk Shelly Acteson submitted her resignation.