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.
Giant 1,436-pound pumpkin takes the crown at Alaska State Fair
August 31, 2026
The entry was more than 700 pounds smaller than the state fair record set in 2022.
Here Are the 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
August 31, 2026
Voters in all but one of Mat-Su's seven districts will pick Assembly or School Board candidates this year.
Palmer officials to explore new $50 million civic center
August 31, 2026
The center would bring most Palmer city services under one roof.
Mat-Su Sentinel celebrates 30 years of Best of the Valley with contest refresh
August 30, 2026
The annual Best of the Valley contest will shift from the busy fall season to spring.
Senior uses career night to help Wasilla football snap a 15-game losing skid
August 28, 2026
Wasilla High School's Brandon Wadleigh helped the Warriors beat Chugiak 35-15.
Colony girls take third and fifth at Ted McKenney Invitational; Chugiak sweeps team titles
August 28, 2026
Colony girls and boys teams both placed second at the meet.
At the Alaska State Fair, creativity takes center stage
August 26, 2026
Local artists share the process behind their popular creations.
Major Big Lake Road paving project to bring traffic delays
August 25, 2026
Work will include flagging and pilot cars, officials said.
Mat-Su road officials want tougher penalties for illegal motorized vehicle use on pathways
August 24, 2026
A resolution approved by a road board asks for trooper enforcement and vehicle impoundment.