Contributed by Captain David Eastman, Candidate Alaska State House District 10 - 

Our elected representatives have a choice to make.

It’s the same choice they make every time they go down to Juneau. 

Contributed by Representative Wes Keller - 

The permanent fund, including the Earnings Reserve Account (ER), does not belong to Governor Walker, the Sovereign State, the Legislature or any individual, until it is legally appropriated by the legislature as a PFD. 

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This year’s festivities offered many memorable and enjoyable experiences for the whole family. 

The parade offered 75 different entries including floats from local businesses, elected officials, churches, schools, military representatives and more. 

Contributed by Jim Sykes - 

By inviting people's best ideas we can better decide what's most important to keep and how we will pay for it and avoid the toxic partisan politics as we solve our local common problems. 

Contributed by Steve St. Clair - 

Many have suggested plans that vary from increased taxes, PFD changes, and spending reductions.

This is not a problem that was created overnight and not one that will be solved in one or two sessions.

Contributed by Dick Palmatier - 

But, some other falls I have seen here in Alaska are just as memorable.

Many are off the beaten track.

Contributed by DeLena Johnson - 

A sustainable budget is key to keeping Alaskans working, economically stable.

It’s time to stop the grandstanding, hand wringing and political maneuvering.

Contributed by Eddie Ezelle, MatSu Food Bank - 

Hello from the MatSu Food Bank, your local food bank!

We would like to talk about “Use by Dates” you find on pretty much every packaged food you buy.

Contributed by Brian Endle, Candidate for Mat-Su Borough Assembly District 1 - 

When elected, I will work to preserve our freedoms, our property rights, our right to know and I will work to fix these problems.

Contributed by Charissa Hooyman, Jewelry Designer - 

In past articles, we discussed sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and emeralds.

Now let’s mix all that together to make a fruit salad.

No, I don’t mean the kind you can eat; 

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 “We believe that Adam is the most qualified candidate in the race to protect and expand our rights to use ATV’s, snow machines, watercraft and other off-road vehicles on public lands and waters.”

Contributed by Dr. Rizaldy Ortiz - 

Headaches affect just about everyone at some point and they can present themselves in many different ways. 

Fortunately, very few headaches have serious underlying causes, but those that do require urgent medical attention.

Contributed by Richard W. Best - 

Wikipedia tells us that mayor comes from the Latin major which means “bigger” and in many countries is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or town.

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Today the Alaska Congressional Delegation praised the announcement by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) that it has awarded a sole source contract to the Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) to support two flight tests of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Systems (THAAD) at the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska on Kodiak, Alaska. 

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What could be more fun than great music & good folks, all surrounded by picturesque endless trails for hiking and biking at this stunning venue?

More information can be found at matsutrails.org.

Please plan to join us as we celebrate and enjoy a wonderful festival vibe in the heart of the Mat-Su Valley.