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.
Borough declares disaster after new Talkeetna riverbank damage, Petersville Road washouts
September 09, 2025
The flooding and road damage were triggered by heavy rains earlier this month.
Mat-Su Sentinel named 2025 New Business of the Year
September 09, 2025
The LION Publishers award recognizes long-term sustainability and financial health.
Mat-Su to present case for gas tax at open house events
September 08, 2025
The events will give officials a chance to explain what the proposed tax would mean for Mat-Su residents -- and why they think it's necessary.
Mat-Su Borough ordered to repay $5.8 million in federal grants used for failed ferry project
September 04, 2025
The repayment covers a portion of the millions linked to the never-used Knik Arm ferry.
Borough officials hope a massive clean-up project can turn a Wasilla neighborhood around
September 03, 2025
The borough is looking for volunteers to help with the effort Sept. 11 to 13.
A cabbage named Clyde was set to vie for Alaska State Fair glory. Then, he went missing.
September 02, 2025
An unsolved heist from an Anchorage community garden on the eve of the Palmer competition.
Alaska officials impose statewide ban on two kinds of invasive trees
September 02, 2025
The ban impacts ornamental trees found throughout Mat-Su.
Here are the 2025 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board candidates
September 01, 2025
Here's who is running for Mat-Su school board and assembly in 2025.
'Post Office' delivers in Alaska State Fair cabbage weigh-off
August 29, 2025
Cabbage champion Scott Robb secured first place win by using a vacuum to battle slugs.