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The proposal to remove “Let’s Talk About It” was withdrawn without explanation
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It's trash time: Mat-Su community cleanup events begin now
May 01, 2026
Events in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston are a springtime tradition.
Mat-Su school bus service to restart Tuesday after union and Durham reach agreement
April 29, 2026
Workers voted this week to ratify the new contract; bus service to resume for final weeks of school year
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!
How to appeal your Mat-Su property value assessment
February 06, 2026
Do you think your Mat-Su property value assessment is wrong? Here's what to do.
Mat-Su Assembly member drops library content ban proposal after community pushback
February 04, 2026
The proposal would have impacted a broad array of library materials that depict sexual acts.
Mat-Su school survey asks residents to rank cuts as district faces $23 million shortfall
February 03, 2026
Officials plan to use the survey results to shape the district's spending plan, they said.
Mat-Su students can find ‘free’ money for school, but must act soon
February 02, 2026
Millions in funding is available, with how-to resource events scheduled this month.
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.
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.
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.
Annual event a ‘one-stop shop’ for Mat-Su homeless services
January 23, 2026
Project Homeless Connect will be held Jan. 27 at the Menard Center in Wasilla.
Mat-Su home values rise more than 7% as borough prepares annual property notices
January 21, 2026
The annual assessments will be used to calculate tax rates this spring.