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An entryway leading to the lobby of the borough administration building in Palmer
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su assembly to consider Ten Commandments, 'historical documents' displays in libraries, borough office lobby

September 26, 2024

The proposed displays would include the Ten Commandments, the Magna Carta and four other documents.

Mat-Su voters will see two major changes on November ballots
Elections

Mat-Su voters will see two major changes on November ballots

September 26, 2024

The subtle yet significant changes impact candidate term lengths and partisan labeling.

Wasilla City Hall, photographed April 27, 2024.
Wasilla

Wasilla City Council raises its pay, puts limits on special meetings

September 24, 2024

The changes are designed to make serving on the council more attractive to future candidates, one city council member said.

Brian Jackson demonstrates how a hand-count process would work.
Elections

What would a statewide hand-count election look like in Alaska?

September 23, 2024

The Mat-Su already has already switched to hand-counting its elections. But what would it look like statewide?

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September 23, 2024

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A photo of campaign signs purchased in 2023 by the Friends of the Palmer Public Library.
Palmer

State regulators fine Palmer library nonprofit for campaign finance violations

September 16, 2024

An Alaska Public Offices Commission investigation found the Friends of the Palmer Public Library violated campaign finance laws during the 2023 election.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough administration building.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Want to be the next Mat-Su Assembly member for District 4? Here’s how to apply

September 11, 2024

The seat was vacated this month when former Assembly member Rob Yundt abruptly resigned.

The Matanuska Borough Administration building
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

2 Mat-Su candidates removed from ballot over missed disclosure deadline

September 10, 2024

The removals leave the race for Mat-Su Borough Mayor uncontested.

Pedestrian use a bike path on Palmer Airport Road on Sept. 9, 2024
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

A Mat-Su safety survey could help secure federal funds for future road improvements

September 10, 2024

The survey is open through Friday and focuses on the experiences of the region's most vulnerable road users.

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