Palmer Council rejects sweeping parking rule changes ahead of study’s final report
January 30, 2026
The update would have removed all business parking rules from the city's downtown area.
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Mat-Su school district may offer gas cards if bus drivers strike
January 27, 2026
The gift cards would help families offset the cost of providing their own transportation.
Willow and ready: Susitna Valley prepares for 64th annual winter carnival
January 20, 2026
Back-to-back weekends of community fun set to begin Jan. 23 on Willow Lake
Applications open for Palmer’s third council vacancy in less than a year
January 26, 2026
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to fill the seat until October's regular election.
Early voting now open in Palmer, Houston and Wasilla city elections
September 23, 2025
Early voting will remain open through Oct. 6.
Mat-Su expands reduced-requirement Choice diploma to two more schools
September 22, 2025
This diploma will be available beginning with the class of 2026.
Mat-Su asks feds to forgive millions in failed ferry project grants
September 19, 2025
The appeal follows an August repayment demand from federal transit officials.
Mat-Su Assembly votes to add Kirk memorial statement to official borough election guide
September 17, 2025
The statement also recognizes "other victims of political violence."
Mat-Su Assembly rejects major overhaul to waterfront no-build zone
September 17, 2025
Assembly members said they plan to offer a series of alternative proposals.
Mat-Su bus service heads for borough takeover
September 15, 2025
Public bus service in Mat-Su will move under a $2.2 million borough contract starting Oct. 1.
Big Lake rec center set to reopen with fresh paint, expanded hours and new fees
September 11, 2025
The changes are part of a borough takeover of the community center.
Where to attend 9/11 remembrance events in Mat-Su
September 10, 2025
Mat-Su residents can mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at ceremonies and events.
Houston forum looks to connect voters with candidates
September 10, 2025
The forum will be hosted by the Mat-Su Sentinel and held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Houston City Hall.