U.S. presidents in Mat-Su: A history of unlikely encounters of the Valley kind
October 12, 2026
There are only three such visits, and one of them includes a president operating a train.
Old Knik River Bridge closed without warning after inspection flags damage
October 12, 2026
The 90-year-old bridge is used as a pedestrian and recreational vehicle path.
Rubeo wins three-way race for Wasilla mayor; incumbent council members reelected
October 12, 2026
Alina Rubeo will be sworn in as Wasilla Mayor Oct. 19.
Thousands expected at Trump rally, protest as Wasilla prepares for traffic delays, road closures
October 12, 2026
President Donald Trump is expected to arrive at Wasilla Airport by helicopter, then drive to the Menard Center in a motorcade.
Knights rally, fall short in ASAA girls flag football state title game
October 11, 2026
What you need to know: * The Colony Knights lost 27-21 to North Pole in the ASAA girls flag football state title game at Wasilla High School, falling just short of a late comeback. * Sophomore Bri Parrent intercepted a pass and threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Morgan Gallagher.
Want to buy a caboose? City auction set for mid-October
October 09, 2026
"The caboose is in rough condition," city documents say.
Mat-Su residents turn out to ‘Flip the Script’ at back-to-back Sentinel candidate forums
October 09, 2026
PALMER — Hundreds of Mat-Su residents turned out for two Mat-Su Sentinel candidate forums this week that gave voters a chance to meet state and borough candidates — and gave candidates a chance to hear directly from residents through live audience polling. Rather than asking candidates to debate one another
Trump to rally for Sullivan in Wasilla next week
October 08, 2026
The event is scheduled for Tuesday at the Menard.
Mat-Su Assembly pushes for school to start after Labor Day
October 08, 2026
A parent survey will go out before any changes are considered, school board members said.