Contributed by Gretchen O'Barr, Wasilla City Council - 

I have always been a cheerful, optimistic person who rarely meets an enemy. When I was a child, one of my nicknames was “little laughing girl”.

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Several months ago, the University of Alaska (UA) became aware that an unknown hacker using an employee’s credentials gained access to UA data systems at the Mat-Su campus. 

Contributed by Joe McAneney, The High Expedition Co.

There is currently no question as to whether or not marijuana cannabis exists in the Mat-Su Borough (MSB). 

Contributed by Winona Benson - 

Did you know that this is the year of the Pulse? Pulse is another term for bean. 

Contributed by Jeanette Gardiner - 

Your day is starting and your ‘to do’ list is filled with tasks that you’re confident will add value to your business and help you reach your goals. 

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Today, Alaska Attorney General, Jahna Lindemuth, announced that the State of Alaska will not pursue further litigation in Akiachak Native Community v. U.S. Secretary of the Interior. 

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Alaska Fighting Championship (AFC) has struck a deal with UFC Fight Pass® to live stream future AFC fight cards on the UFC® digital streaming platform. 

Contributed by Major Mike Dryden, AVN USAR Retired - 

You have decided you need a change of scenery and want to explore our wonderful country. You pull out the Rand McNally (I am aware I have just dated myself) and pick a section of the country on your bucket list. 

Contributed by Angie Lewis, Alaska Animal Advocates - 

Heidi is a purebred Rottweiler, who despite being a 10 year old gal, has the spunk of a dog half her age. 

Contributed by Vic Kohring - 

Donald Trump's presidential campaign has been under perpetual assault by the liberal, Hillary Clinton press machine ever since "The Donald" established himself as the Republican front runner this spring. 

Contributed by Anne Brooks - 

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, cities of Palmer, Wasilla and Houston, the Alaska Railroad Corporation, Mat-Su Community Transit and the Mat-Su Borough have teamed up again to bring you the latest on roads, rails and trails at this one-stop transportation fair.

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Cartoonist, Chad Carpenter of Tundra the comic strip, has announced the release of his newest book “Tundra’s Really Swell Sunday Comics Collection.”

Contributed by Tina Larkin, Visual Artist and Musician - 

What the heck is synesthesia? It literally means the joining of the senses. 

Contributed by Angie Lewis, Alaska Animal Advocates - 

Lucky is not feeling very fortunate at the moment. Her family had to move out of state and could not bring her along. 

Contributed by Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain - 

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM), which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work and also where we visit. 

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At the urging of disenfranchised voters across the state of Alaska, 2010 Republican nominee, Joe Miller, filed his paperwork to run for United States Senate. 

Contributed by Sumitra Shinde, Mat-Su Borough Animal Shelter - 

Jack and Jill are siblings that are about 4 years old. They’re domestic, longhair cats with lovely manes.