Wasilla forum looks to connect voters with candidates ahead of October election
September 04, 2026
The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Menard Center in Wasilla.
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Mat-Su Sentinel celebrates 30 years of Best of the Valley with contest refresh
August 30, 2026
The annual Best of the Valley contest will shift from the busy fall season to spring.
Mat-Su Assembly adopts independent public notice guideline after Sentinel testimony
August 05, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel editor and founder Amy Bushatz broke with news coverage norms and testified at an Assembly meeting Tuesday.
Mat-Su Sentinel acquires Frontiersman, bringing legacy paper under local nonprofit
June 03, 2026
The change is a chance to strengthen and grow community news coverage in Mat-Su.
Mat-Su Sentinel launches free new community events, public meeting calendars
January 02, 2026
The Mat-Su Sentinel community calendars are free and designed for easy use.
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.
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.
Houston council hopefuls make their case at Mat-Su Sentinel forum
September 19, 2025
The Thursday forum was the first such event in over a decade.
Mat-Su Sentinel named 2025 New Business of the Year
September 09, 2025
The LION Publishers award recognizes long-term sustainability and financial health.
Sentinel receives Palmer Community Foundation Grant to enhance photojournalism
June 10, 2025
The about $2,150 grant funded the purchase of new professional photography equipment for the Mat-Su Sentinel
We asked you about your local news needs. Here’s what you said.
May 30, 2025
We asked hundreds of Mat-Su residents about their news needs and topic interests.
Join Mat-Su Sentinel for a civic engagement fair in Talkeetna
April 09, 2025
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 in Talkeetna.
Mat-Su Untold brings a night of laughter, community connection
February 10, 2025
The inagural event featured seven first-person stories from across Mat-Su.