Mat-Su residents can run for office in these key borough races
Would-be Mat-Su Borough candidates have until late August to file paperwork with the borough.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
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A proposed Houston airport site could accommodate large jets -- someday
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
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
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
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
The Mat-Su Borough citizens' committee is tasked with reviewing books questioned in borough public libraries.
Glenn Highway bridge overhauls delayed until 2025 as officials source traffic solution
A multimillion-dollar barrier-moving machine new to the state will be used to manage which direction gets the most traffic lanes.
Glacier View car launch faces uncertain future due to ongoing riverbank erosion
The news comes as road construction crews make emergency fixes to sections of the Glenn Highway threatened by the river this week.
Mat-Su officials are looking for 2024 election volunteers
Nonpartisan Election Day workers can make a few hundred dollars while helping make sure ballots are issued and counted.