Two major projects could reshape mental health care for Mat-Su youth
July 31, 2026
The new facilities will offer in-patient mental health care and transitonal beds for youth.
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Pike derby crowns winners as high water impacts salmon harvests
July 30, 2026
A 33.125-inch pike earned top fish honors at the derby.
MEA says rolling blackouts possible under worst-case winter gas shortage
July 29, 2026
The plan would help Enstar continue providing natural gas to heat homes.
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!
Mat-Su officials short more than a dozen volunteers ahead of Election Day
October 14, 2025
The borough relies on hundreds of Election Day workers to staff polling stations and count ballots.
New lanes, signals set to go live soon on Seward Meridian Parkway
October 13, 2025
Remaining project work, including a new section of road, is delayed until next year.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
October 10, 2025
Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.
Mat-Su policy update gives volunteer board first review of new library purchases
October 03, 2025
The update follows requests for more oversight of library collections.
Flip the script at Mat-Su Sentinel's election connection event
October 02, 2025
Oct. 16 event offers an interactive evening with the community and candidates.
Free fall festival aims to connect community through culture, awareness
October 01, 2025
Family Fall Festival will highlight the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people across Alaska.
State watchdog rejects complaint over Kirk memorial in official Mat-Su election guide
September 29, 2025
The complaint alleged the election guide statement violates the law because it promotes Kirk’s political beliefs.
Palmer may join Anchorage in public camping crackdown
September 26, 2025
The proposal bans public camping and sleeping on Palmer city streets and in business entryways.
Crumbling concrete against Glenn Highway bridge under repair
September 25, 2025
Drivers reported concrete crumbling from a Glenn Highway bridge over the Matanuska River.