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Project Linus receives handmade blankets from local dance studio
WASILLA — The Project Linus Alaska chapter recently received a donation from Sonja’s Studio of Performing Arts in the form of handmade blankets stitched with tender love and care.
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Borough begins budget presentations
PALMER — The Mat-Su Borough Assembly unanimously approved a change in regulation to domestic wastewater system regulation at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, along with a large group of introductions of other major legislation.
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School Board discusses safe walking routes on Seward-Meridian project
PALMER — The Mat-Su Borough School Board continued their discussion on Safe Routes to Schools with a presentation from Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Project Manager for phase two of the Seward-Meridian Parkway improvements Chris Bentz. The topic…
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Nugen’s Ranch welcomes new executive director
WASILLA — Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services board of directors recently announced Debbie Emery’s full integration as the new executive director of Nugen’s Ranch.
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Facing a federal deadline, legislators are hustling on industrial hemp bills
Legislators in Juneau are giving a push to a “must pass” bill to bring Alaska’s small industrial hemp pilot program into compliance with the 2018 Federal Farm, which would set the stage for what could be a major new agricultural…
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Masked athletes the hot topic of discussion at School Board meeting
PALMER — The Mat-Su Borough School District discussed mitigation strategies for COVID-19 specifically related to local athletes at their board meeting on Wednesday. All of those who spoke during public comment discussed COVID-19 mitigation strategies and masks, which are required…
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Houston Middle School project finally out for bid
PALMER — Mat-Su Borough Mayor Vern Halter thanked the Mat-Su Borough School Board at the Assembly meeting on Tuesday for providing an additional $6 million in funding to allow for the Houston Middle School reconstruction project to go out for…
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Wasilla man charged with sexual abuse of a minor
A Wasilla man is facing multiple charges of sexual abuse of a minor.
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Creators cast and crew celebrate long-awaited digital release of two local films
PALMER — The creators, cast and crew members of “Proper Binge” and “Peaks and Valleys” can finally show the fruits of their labor.
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Palmer Chamber warns public of scammers posing as vendors bookers over social media
PALMER — The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce recently issued a press release warning the public of a new string of scams conducted over social media sites like Facebook.
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Alaska Senate Approves Financial Protection Bill for Veterans
The Alaska Senate today unanimously passed legislation to ensure Alaska veterans are fully aware of free Veteran Service Organization (VSO) services they are entitled to.
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Cemetery at WWII interment site protected in bill that passed House
The House of Representatives today passed a bill to protect a cemetery in Southeast Alaska where Unangax people, taken from their homes on the Pribilof Islands during World War Two, were placed in an internment camp.
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Donation of Douglas R4D-8Z (Super DC-3) aircraft supports Alaska nonprofit VIPER Transitions’ veteran programs
Each year, 200,000 people transition out of the military and Alaska ranks among the most veterans per capita in the country. VIPER Transitions works to create a bridge that connects those service members to much-needed resources that ease the transition…
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Facing a federal deadline, legislators are hustling on industrial hemp bills
Legislators in Juneau are giving a push to a “must pass” bill to bring Alaska’s small industrial hemp pilot program into compliance with the 2018 Federal Farm, which would set the stage for what could be a major new agricultural…
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Federal Express to add 300 jobs at Anchorage airport
Riding a surge international air cargo, Federal Express will hire 300 more employees to handle growth in its operations at Ted Stevens International Airport.
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Eight candidates named in the final phase of UAA Chancellor search
The UAA Chancellor Search Committee has recommended eight candidates to meet with the UAA and Anchorage community in the final phase of its search for the next UAA Chancellor. The eight leaders were chosen from a pool of diverse and…
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With most Anchorage votes counted Dunbar and Bronson appear headed for a runoff in mayor’s race
Anchorage officials counted municipal mail-in ballots Wednesday, including a surge of that arrived Tuesday. Forest Dunbar and Dave Bronson appear headed for a runoff race for mayor, with the election held May 11.
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Alaska Senate Passes Bill Establishing Middle College Program
The Alaska Senate today unanimously passed legislation expanding access to college coursework for public high school students.
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With one-fifth of Anchorage votes counted, Dunbar and Bronson appear headed for a runoff in mayor’s race
As of Wednesday morning, Anchorage officials were counting municipal mail-in ballots, including a surge of 13,000 received Tuesday, and with just over 10,438 ballots tallied of a possible 58,000 mailed in, Forrest Dunbar and Dave Bronson appear headed for a…
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Agenda for the April 13 Municipal Assembly meeting
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