Palmer council OKs independent review of city ethics allegations
October 30, 2026
The complaint includes questions about airport planning, golf course management decisions and financial disclosures.
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Thrive Mat-Su uses low-cost events to prevent youth substance abuse
October 30, 2026
Positive activities are central to Thrive’s mission.
Alaska legislators press natural resources commissioner on no-cost state land transfers
October 28, 2026
The Senate Resources Committee subpoenaed John Crowther to get answers on the state’s plans.
Wasilla residents can apply to fill vacant council seat
October 27, 2026
Applications will open Nov. 9.
Mat-Su Sentinel named 2025 New Business of the Year
September 09, 2025
The LION Publishers award recognizes long-term sustainability and financial health.
Mat-Su to present case for gas tax at open house events
September 08, 2025
The events will give officials a chance to explain what the proposed tax would mean for Mat-Su residents -- and why they think it's necessary.
Mat-Su Borough ordered to repay $5.8 million in federal grants used for failed ferry project
September 04, 2025
The repayment covers a portion of the millions linked to the never-used Knik Arm ferry.
Borough officials hope a massive clean-up project can turn a Wasilla neighborhood around
September 03, 2025
The borough is looking for volunteers to help with the effort Sept. 11 to 13.
A cabbage named Clyde was set to vie for Alaska State Fair glory. Then, he went missing.
September 02, 2025
An unsolved heist from an Anchorage community garden on the eve of the Palmer competition.
Alaska officials impose statewide ban on two kinds of invasive trees
September 02, 2025
The ban impacts ornamental trees found throughout 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.