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.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
October 10, 2025
Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.
Mat-Su policy update gives volunteer board first review of new library purchases
October 03, 2025
The update follows requests for more oversight of library collections.
Flip the script at Mat-Su Sentinel's election connection event
October 02, 2025
Oct. 16 event offers an interactive evening with the community and candidates.
Free fall festival aims to connect community through culture, awareness
October 01, 2025
Family Fall Festival will highlight the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people across Alaska.
State watchdog rejects complaint over Kirk memorial in official Mat-Su election guide
September 29, 2025
The complaint alleged the election guide statement violates the law because it promotes Kirk’s political beliefs.
Palmer may join Anchorage in public camping crackdown
September 26, 2025
The proposal bans public camping and sleeping on Palmer city streets and in business entryways.
Crumbling concrete against Glenn Highway bridge under repair
September 25, 2025
Drivers reported concrete crumbling from a Glenn Highway bridge over the Matanuska River.
YMCA eyes large new Wasilla recreation center as city council hits pause on support
September 24, 2025
YMCA officials want the new 80,000-square-foot to house an Olympic-sized pool.
The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 23, 2025
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.