What's next for Mat-Su's three shuttered school buildings
June 01, 2026
Laron and Meadow Lakes elementary schools and Glacier View School closed this month as part of a series of district budget cuts.
Work underway on new Palmer library as city celebrates groundbreaking
June 01, 2026
Construction on the new Palmer Public Library is expected to finish next summer.
Mat-Su Sentinel acquires Frontiersman, bringing legacy paper under local nonprofit
May 29, 2026
The change is a chance to strengthen and grow community news coverage in Mat-Su.
Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
May 29, 2026
The Palmer judicial district has the highest numbers of civil and criminal caseloads in the state.
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Weekslong closure at Trunk Road intersection set to begin soon
May 27, 2026
The new roundabout project will completely shut down the Trunk and Palmer-Fishhook intersection for up to 18 days, officials said.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.
Mat-Su Assembly doubles down on leaf blowers in response to Anchorage rule
May 25, 2026
The resolution is meant to remind people that leaf blower use is legal in Mat-Su.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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Weekslong closure at Trunk Road intersection set to begin soon
May 27, 2026
The new roundabout project will completely shut down the Trunk and Palmer-Fishhook intersection for up to 18 days, officials said.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new alcohol tax, higher marijuana tax for November ballot
May 27, 2026
The taxes could generate more than $16 million each year in new revenue, according to the measures.
Community
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Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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What's next for Mat-Su's three shuttered school buildings
June 01, 2026
Laron and Meadow Lakes elementary schools and Glacier View School closed this month as part of a series of district budget cuts.
Photos: Families, friends say goodbye to three closing Mat-Su schools
May 20, 2026
Events at Glacier View, Larson and Meadow Lakes celebrated students, staff and school legacies ahead of the campuses’ final day Wednesday.
Palmer
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Work underway on new Palmer library as city celebrates groundbreaking
June 01, 2026
Construction on the new Palmer Public Library is expected to finish next summer.
Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
May 29, 2026
The Palmer judicial district has the highest numbers of civil and criminal caseloads in the state.
Wasilla
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Mat-Su Sentinel Community Bulletin Board
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Public Notices
View all →NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - POSTPONED: City of Wasilla Planning Department
April 28, 2026
The Wasilla Planning Comisssion public hearing previously scheduled for April 28, 2026 is postponed.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Hermon Road Extension and Upgrade, Parks Highway to Palmer-Wasilla Highway
March 20, 2026
A public open house will be held March 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wasilla Public Library.