Mat-Su extends ballot machines ban, tweaks Assembly member residency rules
The update blocks Mat-Su election officials from using paper counting machines to tally total ballots.
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Mat-Su property values rise over 8% as new builds reach 7-year high
Mat-Su's annual property assessments help determine tax bills sent later in the year.
Connect to Mat-Su with the Sentinel's community winter bingo card
Engage with your neighbors and up your civic connection through this activity sheet.
Palmer City Council mandates closed meeting video, audio recordings
The rule change comes on the heels of a newly released police report detailing the alleged contents of a closed meeting in October.
Could a push to expand winter trails boost West-Su Access Road plans?
A proposed grant would fund winter recreation trail creation and maintenance in the area.
School board to consider Mat-Su Central shake-up as district faces $22 million funding shortfall
The plan would divide the school into two programs -- one with an in-person class requirement, and one with reduced high school graduation credit standards.
Grocery shoppers willing to pay more for Alaska Grown produce, study finds
The majority of Alaska's produce comes from Mat-Su.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider ballot counting machine ban, Assembly residency rules update
The proposals would prohibit the use of paper-counting machines on Election Day and remove a resignation requirement for some Assembly members who move out of their districts.
Street flooding clears as hundreds remain without power following weekend storm
The ongoing outages were caused by significant damage paired with mandatory repair crew rest periods.