Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Mat-Su community gathers to support MY House annual meeting
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com As homelessness continues to affect young people in Alaska, local non-profit MY House gathered
Looking upstream to help a generation of youth at risk
By Russell Clark For the Frontiersman ** This is the second part of a two-part series that began with a
A cup of coffee and conversation at the Gathering Grounds
By Russell Clark For the Frontiersman ** Part One of this two-part series centers on quiet conversations at the ninth
Expansion project aims to help more who seek addiction recovery services
By Mark Kelsey | This is a paid advertisement from the Mat-Su Health Foundation One of the Mat-Su’s
Rasmuson Foundation invests $11.7 million in Alaska
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Rasmuson Foundation’s board of directors recently approved $6.7 million in investments at its
Alaska settles two lawsuits against vape companies for allegedly targeting kids for addiction
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon The state of Alaska has settled lawsuits against Juul and Altria, two nicotine vapor manufacturers,
Governor proclaims Red Ribbon Week, encourages education about drug use prevention in schools
Frontiersman.com Alaska has been inundated with the scourge of drug overdoses, with the state ranking among the highest in
Local groups host fourth annual Walk for Recovery
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Just like the sun cutting through the threatening gray clouds on Saturday before the fourth
MSB approves transfer of powers from Houston, Wasilla, and Palmer to disburse opioid settlement funds
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) was August 31, communities around the world will hold vigils
AARS named to Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2025
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In recent years, Alaska has faced significant challenges with Substance Use Disorder and drug-related
AARS breaks ground on $12 Million, 26-bed treatment expansion project
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (AARS) broke ground on a $12 million, 26-bed expansion
FDA To public: Smoke 'em If you got 'em
By Thomas L. Knapp Opinion Here we go again: On January 14, the US Food and Drug Administration announced its