Free firearms training for Mat-Su residents reopens for registration
December 05, 2025
The free program is open to 300 Mat-Su borough residents and is already half full.
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Assembly votes down gas tax, but a sales tax proposal could be coming soon
December 03, 2025
Assembly member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.
Mat-Su school bus carrying 9 students tips over on icy road; no serious injuries reported
December 02, 2025
Bus 33 was headed to Machetanz Elementary School when it tipped over due to icy road conditions.
Former Palmer City Council member sentenced in 2022 drunken driving case
December 02, 2025
An Anchorage jury found Richard Best guilty of operating under the influence following a trial last month.
Want to run for Mat-Su assembly or school board? Here's what you need to know.
August 18, 2025
Mat-Su residents have until Aug. 29 to file for six open races in borough elections this fall.
Court rules Mat-Su transgender student bathroom policy does not violate state constitution
August 15, 2025
A lawsuit argued the bathroom policy violates student rights under the state constitution by infringing on their privacy.
‘Founder’s Day’ joins ‘Thunder Festival’ on Houston ballots in holiday showdown
August 15, 2025
“Houston Founder’s Day” will appear on city ballots following a successful citizen petition.
Parking upgrades and new food stops: Here’s what to expect at the Alaska State Fair
August 14, 2025
The Alaska State Fair is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Friday.
Palmer Job Corps Center to resume student enrollment after five-month pause
August 12, 2025
New student background checks restarted last week, officials said.
Proposed senior, veteran property tax tweak to appear on Mat-Su ballots
August 11, 2025
The change would allow residents to continue receiving the tax break after a midyear move.
Drivers should expect long overnight delays at Bogard-Trunk Road roundabout Monday
August 08, 2025
The roundabout was also closed over the weekend.
We’re making voter guides. You get to decide what’s in them.
August 08, 2025
Mat-Su Sentinel needs your help to craft questions for local borough and city candidates as we create a series of voter guides.
Mat-Su district may keep some new cuts despite restored state funding
August 07, 2025
The additional cuts include bus route changes and delayed Chromebook replacements for some students.