Palmer Council rejects sweeping parking rule changes ahead of study’s final report
January 30, 2026
The update would have removed all business parking rules from the city's downtown area.
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Mat-Su school district may offer gas cards if bus drivers strike
January 27, 2026
The gift cards would help families offset the cost of providing their own transportation.
Willow and ready: Susitna Valley prepares for 64th annual winter carnival
January 20, 2026
Back-to-back weekends of community fun set to begin Jan. 23 on Willow Lake
Applications open for Palmer’s third council vacancy in less than a year
January 26, 2026
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to fill the seat until October's regular election.
Applications are now open for Palmer's vacant city council seat
October 23, 2025
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to serve for the next year.
State troopers called to chaotic Houston meeting as council selects new mayor
October 21, 2025
The meeting devolved into arguments and crosstalk over an alleged conflict of interest involving two City Council members.
Early voting now open for Mat-Su gas tax, assembly, school board races
October 20, 2025
Early voting is open through November 3.
Residents turn out to ‘Flip the Script’ at first-ever Mat-Su Sentinel election connection event
October 17, 2025
The free event blended candidate introductions, live audience feedback and community connection.
As winter sets in, Alaska DOT prepares another push to remove homeless encampments
October 15, 2025
The Alaska Department of Transportation has removed eight encampments since Nov. 2024, including two in Mat-Su.
Palmer City Council postpones vote on public camping ban
October 15, 2025
The proposal bans sleeping on city streets and imposes fines for breaking the rule.
Ready for holiday shopping? Mat-Su craft fairs and bazaars start now
October 15, 2025
Valley craft fairs spice up the Fall and give Mat-Su shoppers a parade of local holiday shopping options.
Mat-Su officials short more than a dozen volunteers ahead of Election Day
October 14, 2025
The borough relies on hundreds of Election Day workers to staff polling stations and count ballots.
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.