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Colony High School students gather during a March 3, 2026 walkout
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Students walk out, parents prep protests over proposed Mat-Su school funding cuts

March 03, 2026

Parents and students are expected to flood Mat-Su public meetings this week to protest proposed school funding cuts.

Visitors learn about winter adventures at the 2025 Winter Discovery Day
Parks and Trails

Feeling ‘wintimidated?’ This event aims to lower barriers to getting outside

March 02, 2026

The annual event is set for March 7 at Government Peak Recreation Area near Palmer.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School administration building
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su school budget proposal to include support staff, sports and activities cuts

February 27, 2026

The proposal joins a plan to close three district schools at the end of the year.

Palmer City Council members Alison Collins and John Alcantra
Palmer

Palmer council approves temporary sales tax hike for new library

February 25, 2026

The 1% sales tax rate increase starts in April and will sunset in late 2027.

Students walk by school buses parked between Colony Middle and High Schools
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su school bus workers to strike Monday

February 24, 2026

The walk out starts four days before students head out for more than a week of spring break.

Palmer City Hall sign
Palmer

Palmer mayor selects new member for vacant council seat

February 24, 2026

The Palmer City Council’s newest member will be sworn in at a regular meeting Tuesday.

Meadow Lakes Elementary
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District

Mat-Su School District plans closures amid funding shortfall, names third school

February 23, 2026

The proposed closures will impact about 650 students.

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Mat-Su Sentinel to host community concert and skate party featuring The Super Saturated Sugar Strings

February 23, 2026

Join Mat-Su Sentinel for live music and fun supporting community news in Mat-Su!

A cat sits in the Matanuksa-Susitna Borough Animal Shelter
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Assembly approves animal control takeover, tax shift for city residents

February 23, 2026

The update changes how city residents get help with animal issues, including lost pets.

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