Mat-Su candidates at forum Friday

The Mat-Su Democrats are hosting a candidate forum for Mat-Su Mayor, Assembly and School Board races Friday. It starts at 6 p.m. at the Grand View Inn & Suites in Wasilla.

The races are nonpartisan, but partisan political groups aren't barred from hosting forums. Organizers said they forum is open to all candidates and anyone can attend. The buffet dinner costs $20.

Shannyn Moore, who writes the "Just a girl from Homer" blog and has a radio show on KBYR, is scheduled to speak at the forum before the candidate forum gets rolling.