...said, but simply taking $100,000 in assessed value out of play doesn't lower the costs of providing vital municipal services. Last year, the borough lowered its property tax levy a full mill to 5.5 mills, and the levy could be lowered...

...former Naval Arctic Research Laboratory washed out in several spots, said Kelly Aiken of the borough Department of Municipal Services. The old laboratory complex about four miles outside of Barrow proper is now home to a community college, several...

...Soldotna city manager is accountable to the mayor and city council and responsible for day-to-day management of municipal services and administration. The city has 53 full-time employees and approximately 17 part-time summer workers in the...