Nunley Park caboose heads for auction this summer
May 11, 2026
The caboose was brought into the city as part of a 1990's-era McDonald's marketing gimmick.
As Glacier View School heads to closure, community honors longtime principal
May 08, 2026
Principal Wendy Taylor is scheduled to retire this year after serving 30 years at Glacier View as a teacher and administrator.
3 Mat-Su schools set to close after Assembly rejects school funding, approves tax cut
May 08, 2026
The newly approved budget also backtracks a plan to cut funding for Mat-Su's public bus service.
U.S. education secretary visits Mat-Su schools during 50-state history tour
May 07, 2026
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited students and staff at two schools Thursday.
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Affordability is driving Mat-Su boom, new data shows
May 07, 2026
Mat-Su's population boom is likely tied to affordability of housing and land, officials said.
Mat-Su school district considers allowing teachers and staff to carry handguns at work
May 06, 2026
The proposal lets the district pay certain teachers, staff and contractors to carry a concealed handgun during the school day.
Mat-Su bus service faces cuts under proposed borough budget
May 05, 2026
Valley Transit officials say reduced funding could lead to major service reductions
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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3 Mat-Su schools set to close after Assembly rejects school funding, approves tax cut
May 08, 2026
The newly approved budget also backtracks a plan to cut funding for Mat-Su's public bus service.
Mat-Su bus service faces cuts under proposed borough budget
May 05, 2026
Valley Transit officials say reduced funding could lead to major service reductions
Community
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It's trash time: Mat-Su community cleanup events begin now
May 01, 2026
Events in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston are a springtime tradition.
Menard Center concession stand raised thousands for local causes, but faces uncertain future
April 20, 2026
After 3 years and $300,000 in donations, stand operator says it’s time to call it quits
Matansuka-Susitna Borough School District
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As Glacier View School heads to closure, community honors longtime principal
May 08, 2026
Principal Wendy Taylor is scheduled to retire this year after serving 30 years at Glacier View as a teacher and administrator.
U.S. education secretary visits Mat-Su schools during 50-state history tour
May 07, 2026
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited students and staff at two schools Thursday.
Palmer
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Palmer sales tax hike could cost Alaska State Fair $100K
April 14, 2026
The tax increase was proposed and approved after the fair had already set contracts for the upcoming season, officials said.
Palmer history takes spotlight in one-woman show
April 03, 2026
New play explores life of pioneering Palmer librarian Sally Gwin
Wasilla
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Nunley Park caboose heads for auction this summer
May 11, 2026
The caboose was brought into the city as part of a 1990's-era McDonald's marketing gimmick.
Menard Center concession stand raised thousands for local causes, but faces uncertain future
April 20, 2026
After 3 years and $300,000 in donations, stand operator says it’s time to call it quits
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.