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Palmer Today
By the People, for the People
Mat-Su Sentinel Opens First Office, Expands Community Presence
The nonprofit news organization's new headquarters is located in a historic 1950s building in downtown Palmer.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:08pm
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The new office space of the Mat-Su Sentinel will serve as a hub for the nonprofit news organization's growing operations and community engagement.Palmer TodayThe Mat-Su Sentinel, a nonprofit news organization focused on providing fact-based, nonpartisan reporting to the Mat-Su region of Alaska, has opened its first public office space in downtown Palmer. The new headquarters is located in a historic 1950s-era building near key government and community institutions, allowing the Sentinel's growing staff to better connect with readers and the stories they cover.
Why it matters
The Mat-Su Sentinel's new office space represents an important milestone in the organization's development, transitioning from a home-based operation to a dedicated community hub. This move will strengthen the Sentinel's ability to engage with local residents, receive story tips, and host future community events, further solidifying its role as a trusted news source for the Mat-Su region.
The details
The Sentinel's new office is located at 545 S. Alaska Street in downtown Palmer, near key government and community institutions like the Matanuska-Susitna Borough administrative building, the Mat-Su Borough School District headquarters, the Palmer Courthouse, and Palmer City Hall. The historic 1950s-era building was selected for its proximity to the locations Sentinel staff visit most frequently for reporting. The office will serve as the headquarters for the Sentinel's growing operations, providing workspace for current and future staff while also offering a place to connect with readers and help shape future news coverage.
- The Mat-Su Sentinel's new office space opened on April 6, 2026.
- The Sentinel was previously operated out of founder Amy Bushatz's home office, where she has been based for more than 18 years.
The players
Amy Bushatz
The founder of the Mat-Su Sentinel, who has been based out of her home office for more than 18 years.
Steven Merritt
The president of the Mat-Su Sentinel's board of directors.
Mountain Top Metal Co.
A Wasilla-based company that designed and created the custom exterior sign for the Mat-Su Sentinel's new office.
What they’re saying
“The new space is also intended to strengthen connections between the newsroom and the community it serves. In addition to day-to-day reporting operations, the office will provide a place for informal conversations, story tips and future community events.”
— Amy Bushatz, Founder, Mat-Su Sentinel
What’s next
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and donor open house will be announced in the coming weeks to celebrate the opening of the Mat-Su Sentinel's new office.
The takeaway
The Mat-Su Sentinel's move into a dedicated community office space represents an important step in the organization's growth and its ability to better serve the information needs of the Mat-Su region. This new hub will foster stronger connections between the Sentinel's newsroom and the local residents, helping to solidify its role as a trusted source of fact-based, nonpartisan reporting.
