Big Lake residents press officials for quick action on troubled properties
August 10, 2026
About 100 Big Lake residents gathered Thursday on a corner near Beaver Lake.
Here are the 2026 Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city candidates
August 07, 2026
Here's who is running in this year's city elections.
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.
A proposed dam near the Glenn Highway in Glacier View draws community concerns
August 04, 2026
Chugach Electric Association is researching the viability of a hydroelectric project on Caribou Creek and in three other locations across Southcentral.
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Sockeye surge at Fish Creek amid tough outlook elsewhere in Mat-Su
August 06, 2026
Fish Creek was hot, but coho counts remain low.
Community meeting aims to tackle crime, dumping on troubled Big Lake street
August 03, 2026
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at the corner of Drowsy Drive and Lazy Lake Circle.
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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Community meeting aims to tackle crime, dumping on troubled Big Lake street
August 03, 2026
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at the corner of Drowsy Drive and Lazy Lake Circle.
Borough issues early Talkeetna disaster declaration in bid to unlock millions for fixes, buyouts
July 23, 2026
Borough officials hope the state provides the money they need to unlock federal funds.
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Troopers respond to reported fight, gun at annual youth football jamboree
July 27, 2026
The fight included at one person brandishing a weapon near the football field as children played.
Legal review finds Palmer city manager complies with voter-approved residency rule
July 22, 2026
The city charter requires that the manager "shall reside within 5 miles of the city during his or her tenure in office."
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Detours ahead as road closures begin near Wasilla
July 14, 2026
Sections of Settlers Bay Drive and Fern Street will close this week as part of major road repair projects.
Wasilla museum turns to whale exhibit to drive visitors
May 18, 2026
The newly rebranded Museum of Alaska opens its summer season this week.
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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Mat-Su School Board approves teacher concealed carry program
June 08, 2026
Participants must attend at least 24 hours of training and will receive a $500 stipend meant to help cover their costs.
What's next for Mat-Su's three shuttered school buildings
June 01, 2026
Larson and Meadow Lakes elementary schools and Glacier View School closed this month as part of a series of district budget cuts.
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Valley Garden Club reuses garden plastics
July 31, 2026
The used pots can be found at the Valley Community Recycling Solutions center near Palmer.
Join Wasilla Area Seniors for 'Miles for Meals' fun run
June 11, 2026
Wasilla Area Seniors aims to raise $100,000 this year to support meals for seniors programming.
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