Five rescued typhoon dogs at Mat-Su shelter could be available for adoption soon
December 15, 2025
Three adults and two puppies will be transferred to a local dog rescue organization if unclaimed.
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Mat-Su wind disaster relief applications open as new high wind warning issued
December 12, 2025
Winds are expected to peak Sunday afternoon with gusts of up to 80 mph.
Celebrate Hanukkah in Mat-Su with these free events -- including a pogo stunt show
December 12, 2025
Hanukkah events are scheduled for Talkeetna, Wasilla and Palmer.
Alaska mining company pushing Cook Inlet, Hatcher Pass projects will merge with Canadian firm
December 10, 2025
Contango Ore helped build Alaska’s newest major mine. Its merger with and Dolly Varden Silver comes amid a flurry of deals in the state’s mining industry.
New Mat-Su special ed group looks to connect parents with district officials
April 23, 2025
The group's first meeting is scheduled for April 28.
Jonesville shooting park, campground inch closer to reality as borough preps plan
April 21, 2025
Officials hope the updates discourage lawlessness in the Jonesville Public Use Area.
'The real threat’: Parents worry Mat-Su teacher cuts will doom Glacier View School
April 18, 2025
A Mat-Su district plan for next year leaves just two full-time teachers for 13 grades.
Mat-Su survey seeks parent input on kids' library checkout alerts, collections
April 16, 2025
The survey is open to parents of young borough library users.
Free annual $25 Mat-Su landfill coupon now available
April 14, 2025
Mat-Su property owners must register online to receive this annual benefit.
Borough to propose Mat-Su property tax bump as part of annual budget
April 11, 2025
The budget proposal includes voter-approved funding for road and school construction.
Alaska Head Start programs in limbo after regional office closed by U.S. Health Secretary
April 10, 2025
The Seattle-based Region 10 office supports CCS Early Learning in Mat-Su.
Join Mat-Su Sentinel for a civic engagement fair in Talkeetna
April 09, 2025
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 in Talkeetna.
New Mat-Su diploma option would drop AP class requirement, boost electives
April 07, 2025
The proposal allows any student to transfer into the program offering the alternative diploma path.