Dunleavy signs bills aimed at modernizing energy production, delivery in Alaska’s Railbelt
August 01, 2024
The bills are part of a wider strategy of modernizing Alaska’s energy portfolio and systems of delivery, Dunleavy said.
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Mat-Su residents can run for office in these key borough races
July 30, 2024
Would-be Mat-Su Borough candidates have until late August to file paperwork with the borough.
A proposed Houston airport site could accommodate large jets -- someday
July 25, 2024
The proposal would allow the city to request a transfer of state-owned land located nearby Willow.
Reflections Lake to get major updates, new memorial honoring families of fallen troops
July 22, 2024
The planned granite memorial is designed in part to serve visitors who can’t make the climb up nearby Gold Star Peak.
Proposed ballot measure would cut property taxes for some borough residents
July 18, 2024
The change would officially combine two fire service areas and alter how related costs are calculated for residents in that region.
Free Mat-Su firearms training program open for contractor bids
July 15, 2024
The program will provide free weapons safety and live-fire training for about 300 Mat-Su residents.
First review set for new borough library panel tasked with examining challenged books
July 11, 2024
The Mat-Su Borough citizens' committee is tasked with reviewing books questioned in borough public libraries.
Friday Fling to return with police patrols and rented barricades, organizers say
July 11, 2024
The weekly festival was abruptly canceled in late June due to safety concerns, they said.
Glenn Highway bridge overhauls delayed until 2025 as officials source traffic solution
July 08, 2024
A multimillion-dollar barrier-moving machine new to the state will be used to manage which direction gets the most traffic lanes.