Mat-Su Assembly rejects 3 tax proposals, but a new one may be coming
June 17, 2026
The measures included a 1.5% sales tax, a 6.5% sales tax and a tax on gravel pit operators.
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Houston mayor's pay to see first increase in more than 15 years
June 16, 2026
The increase boosts the Houston mayor's salary from $1,500 each month to as much as $3,200.
Big Lake’s Jordan Lake Park is an ongoing labor of love
June 15, 2026
Community cooperation helps spruce up key public space.
Houston has a new official logo. What comes next is unclear.
June 12, 2026
The logo was created by a lifelong Houston resident and aspiring art teacher.
Sentinel receives Palmer Community Foundation Grant to enhance photojournalism
June 10, 2025
The about $2,150 grant funded the purchase of new professional photography equipment for the Mat-Su Sentinel
Where to catch (mostly free) live music in Mat-Su this summer
June 09, 2025
Low or no-cost music concerts are planned in Palmer, Wasilla and Talkeetna through the summer
Mat-Su school district adds 2 new diploma options, drops 4Cs
June 06, 2025
The changes will first impact students over the 2025-26 school year, which starts in August.
Palmer Job Corps Center closure paused for now
June 05, 2025
A restraining order issued Wednesday temporarily blocks the closure of the nationwide program.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new fuel tax, a first for the region
June 04, 2025
The proposed 7-cent-per-gallon tax would apply to all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough.
Palmer City Council terminates city clerk, effective immediately
June 02, 2025
The decision came just hours after Palmer City Clerk Shelly Acteson submitted her resignation.
Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer to close as part of nationwide program 'pause'
May 30, 2025
The Job Corps Center in Palmer hosts 160 students from across the state and has 111 local employees.
We asked you about your local news needs. Here’s what you said.
May 30, 2025
We asked hundreds of Mat-Su residents about their news needs and topic interests.
A proposed ballot measure would make ‘Matanuska Thunder Funk’ Houston’s first city holiday
May 28, 2025
The proposed holiday recognizes a private family-friendly festival hosted by Houston Grass Station Campground.