Two major projects could reshape mental health care for Mat-Su youth
July 31, 2026
The new facilities will offer in-patient mental health care and transitonal beds for youth.
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Pike derby crowns winners as high water impacts salmon harvests
July 30, 2026
A 33.125-inch pike earned top fish honors at the derby.
MEA says rolling blackouts possible under worst-case winter gas shortage
July 29, 2026
The plan would help Enstar continue providing natural gas to heat homes.
Mat-Su Sentinel to host community concert and skate party featuring The Super Saturated Sugar Strings
February 23, 2026
Join Mat-Su Sentinel for live music and fun supporting community news in Mat-Su!
Houston to celebrate 60th birthday with free cake and ice cream Saturday
June 03, 2026
The celebration is scheduled for Houston's city hall at 3 p.m. on June 6.
Glenn Highway bridge reroute extended after crews find deep concrete damage
June 02, 2026
The lane closures and detour onto the southbound bridge will now last into July.
What's next for Mat-Su's three shuttered school buildings
June 01, 2026
Larson and Meadow Lakes elementary schools and Glacier View School closed this month as part of a series of district budget cuts.
Work underway on new Palmer library as city celebrates groundbreaking
June 01, 2026
Construction on the new Palmer Public Library is expected to finish next summer.
Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
May 29, 2026
The Palmer judicial district has the highest numbers of civil and criminal caseloads in the state.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.
Mat-Su Assembly doubles down on leaf blowers in response to Anchorage rule
May 25, 2026
The resolution is meant to remind people that leaf blower use is legal in Mat-Su.
New Mat-Su board to review kennel rules in wake of Caswell dog deaths
May 20, 2026
The temporary advisory panel of mushers and kennel owners must recommend updates to borough kennel policies by December.
Photos: Families, friends say goodbye to three closing Mat-Su schools
May 20, 2026
Events at Glacier View, Larson and Meadow Lakes celebrated students, staff and school legacies ahead of the campuses’ final day Wednesday.