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!
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.
Mat-Su's new glass recycling program set to launch next month
August 27, 2025
Donated glass will be pulverized into sand and gravel and then resold to the public.
Palmer police say they are ‘conducting a review’ of State Fair incident in which man was apparently tased repeatedly
August 26, 2025
The video shows police punching the man and appearing to use a taser after his hands are secured.
Mat-Su to distribute millions in opioid help under new borough-city partnerships
August 25, 2025
The money is part of national opioid relief settlements.
Free Salvation Army school supply event now collecting items
August 22, 2025
The event is free to attend and will include games and food.
Investigation finds Houston council member overstepped her authority but broke no laws
August 20, 2025
The investigation examined actions by Houston Council member Sandy McDonald.
Bump on Knik River bridge joints is a permanent snowplow safety feature
August 20, 2025
The joints sit just below the roadway, creating the bump.
Free Wasilla passport looks to connect residents with city parks
August 19, 2025
The booklet is availble at the city's museum, library and chamber of commerce.