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!
Nunley Park caboose heads for auction this summer
May 11, 2026
The caboose was brought into the city as part of a 1990's-era McDonald's marketing gimmick.
As Glacier View School heads to closure, community honors longtime principal
May 08, 2026
Principal Wendy Taylor is scheduled to retire this year after serving 30 years at Glacier View as a teacher and administrator.
3 Mat-Su schools set to close after Assembly rejects school funding, approves tax cut
May 08, 2026
The newly approved budget also backtracks a plan to cut funding for Mat-Su's public bus service.
U.S. education secretary visits Mat-Su schools during 50-state history tour
May 07, 2026
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited students and staff at two schools Thursday.
Affordability is driving Mat-Su boom, new data shows
May 07, 2026
Mat-Su's population boom is likely tied to affordability of housing and land, officials said.
Mat-Su school district considers allowing teachers and staff to carry handguns at work
May 06, 2026
The proposal lets the district pay certain teachers, staff and contractors to carry a concealed handgun during the school day.
Mat-Su bus service faces cuts under proposed borough budget
May 05, 2026
Valley Transit officials say reduced funding could lead to major service reductions
Mat-Su Assembly member withdraws proposal to remove library book
May 01, 2026
The proposal to remove “Let’s Talk About It” was withdrawn without explanation
It's trash time: Mat-Su community cleanup events begin now
May 01, 2026
Events in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston are a springtime tradition.