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.
Former council member appointed to fill vacant seat in Palmer
April 23, 2025
Former Palmer City Council member Ken Erbey was selected by the city's mayor and will serve until October.
New Mat-Su special ed group looks to connect parents with district officials
April 23, 2025
The group's first meeting is scheduled for April 28.
Jonesville shooting park, campground inch closer to reality as borough preps plan
April 21, 2025
Officials hope the updates discourage lawlessness in the Jonesville Public Use Area.
'The real threat’: Parents worry Mat-Su teacher cuts will doom Glacier View School
April 18, 2025
A Mat-Su district plan for next year leaves just two full-time teachers for 13 grades.
Mat-Su survey seeks parent input on kids' library checkout alerts, collections
April 16, 2025
The survey is open to parents of young borough library users.
Free annual $25 Mat-Su landfill coupon now available
April 14, 2025
Mat-Su property owners must register online to receive this annual benefit.
Borough to propose Mat-Su property tax bump as part of annual budget
April 11, 2025
The budget proposal includes voter-approved funding for road and school construction.
Alaska Head Start programs in limbo after regional office closed by U.S. Health Secretary
April 10, 2025
The Seattle-based Region 10 office supports CCS Early Learning in Mat-Su.
Join Mat-Su Sentinel for a civic engagement fair in Talkeetna
April 09, 2025
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 in Talkeetna.