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
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Sockeye sport fishing opens at Fish Creek; Mat-Su dipnet fisheries coming
July 09, 2026
Fish Creek is the top early-season sockeye sport fishing destination
It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 08, 2026
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
MEA raises electric bills as natural gas costs climb
July 07, 2026
The change increases Mat-Su residential bills an average of $14.53 each month.
After more than a decade of delays, new Mat-Su visitors center is now open
July 06, 2026
The new visitor center is located near Palmer and was primarily paid for with grants.
Free 'Discover Wild Heritage' series highlights Mat-Su history, wildlife
July 03, 2026
The free, family-friendly Friday evening event is held weekly in Matanuska River Park in Palmer.
Archangel Road beavers, ponds removed to prevent flooding
June 30, 2026
Three beavers were killed and two ponds removed from about mile two of Archangel Road.
Mat-Su residents to see slight phone bill boost under new 911 fee
June 29, 2026
The newly increased E-911 surcharge will hit phone bills starting in July.
Books from shuttered Mat-Su school get second life through free book program
June 26, 2026
The books are a part of a free parks program hosted in Palmer.
We’re making voter guides. You get to decide what’s in them.
June 23, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel needs your help to craft questions for local state house and senate, borough and city candidates as we create a series of voter guides.