Thrive Mat-Su uses low-cost events to prevent youth substance abuse
October 30, 2026
Positive activities are central to Thrive’s mission.
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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.
Lawsuit argues Houston-area land transfer violates state constitution
October 26, 2026
The suit contends the transfer to AIDEA violates seven sections of the state constitution.
Mat-Su Assembly bans borough use of Flock-style license plate readers
September 21, 2026
The ban blocks the borough from using the cameras or paying for or being a part of projects that do.
Colony signal caller ranks No. 2 nationally in passing yards
September 19, 2026
What you need to know * Colony flag football quarterback Bri Parrent ranks No. 2 nationally in passing yards with 4,144 yards, just 29 behind national leader Kate Meier. The sophomore has accounted for 64 total touchdowns in 14 games. * Parrent powered No. 3 Colony to a 21-0 victory
Mat-Su to withhold at least $100,000 from Durham over late, canceled routes
September 18, 2026
Hundreds of routes were late or canceled during the first five weeks of school
Alaska plans to limit advance reservations for public cabins, update system
September 18, 2026
The change is meant to help limit cancelations, officials said. Mat-Su is home to more than 20 cabins.
Mat-Su Assembly calls for industrial projects at Point MacKenzie, West Susitna; opposes AIDEA transfer
September 16, 2026
The proposed state plan would gift AIDEA nearly 20,000 acres of state recreation land near Houston.
Mat-Su moves ahead with school concealed carry program using state, taxpayer funds
September 16, 2026
Supporters say the program is necessary to keep students safe.
Nearly 8,000 Matanuska Electric users have unclaimed cash waiting
September 15, 2026
MEA members can check an online list to see if they have a waiting payout.
You're invited to Flip the Script on Mat-Su's state and local elections
September 14, 2026
Join Mat-Su Sentinel to meet candidates for Mat-Su area State House and Senate candidates and borough Assembly and School Board candidates.
Palmer museum wants residents to help make history
September 13, 2026
An update is in the works for the museum’s permanent exhibit space