Assembly votes down gas tax, but a sales tax proposal could be coming soon
December 03, 2025
Assembly member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.
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Mat-Su school bus carrying 9 students tips over on icy road; no serious injuries reported
December 02, 2025
Bus 33 was headed to Machetanz Elementary School when it tipped over due to icy road conditions.
Former Palmer City Council member sentenced in 2022 drunken driving case
December 02, 2025
An Anchorage jury found Richard Best guilty of operating under the influence following a trial last month.
Mat-Su animal control takover may boost taxes in Wasilla, Palmer and Houston
December 01, 2025
The plan would simplify animal control in the region, but could trigger higher property taxes for city residents.
New lanes, signals set to go live soon on Seward Meridian Parkway
October 13, 2025
Remaining project work, including a new section of road, is delayed until next year.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
October 10, 2025
Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.
Mat-Su policy update gives volunteer board first review of new library purchases
October 03, 2025
The update follows requests for more oversight of library collections.
Flip the script at Mat-Su Sentinel's election connection event
October 02, 2025
Oct. 16 event offers an interactive evening with the community and candidates.
Free fall festival aims to connect community through culture, awareness
October 01, 2025
Family Fall Festival will highlight the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people across Alaska.
State watchdog rejects complaint over Kirk memorial in official Mat-Su election guide
September 29, 2025
The complaint alleged the election guide statement violates the law because it promotes Kirk’s political beliefs.
Palmer may join Anchorage in public camping crackdown
September 26, 2025
The proposal bans public camping and sleeping on Palmer city streets and in business entryways.
Crumbling concrete against Glenn Highway bridge under repair
September 25, 2025
Drivers reported concrete crumbling from a Glenn Highway bridge over the Matanuska River.
YMCA eyes large new Wasilla recreation center as city council hits pause on support
September 24, 2025
YMCA officials want the new 80,000-square-foot to house an Olympic-sized pool.