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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A time to celebrate Alaskans overcoming alcohol addiction
TIFFANY HALL Happy National Recovery Month! September is a month dedicated to increasing awareness about mental health and substance use
What is the single most important outdoor safety requirement?
By Brian McDermott Safety occurs from the inside-out. The No. 1 most important safety measure is a bundle of
Overcome the myths about suicide
By Roger Branson The second annual Suicide Awareness Symposium just wrapped up in Wasilla Friday. I was affected by a
Thinking of adventures in terms of an outcome an asset
By Brian McDermott Summer time is adventure time! It goes without saying that our adventures are incredibly fun. However, the
On suicide: Destigmatizing the word
By Sharen Rockefeller Words in the English language are weird. They can make our spirits soar to great heights or
Foster families provide much-needed care
By Donna Walker Recently, I hosted a barbecue for Juneau’s foster children and their foster families. At the event,
Let’s end child abuse and neglect
By Trevor Storrs and Abbe Hensley The mere thought of child abuse and its prevalence makes us cringe. Yet, abuse
Our homeless youth deserve a chance
By Michael P. Carson We are invited every day to take the o pportunity to acknowledge and make a difference
Childhood trauma has long-term impacts
Whether children are sexually abused or exposed to domestic violence between family members, the long-term impacts to their well-
Depression is more complex than getting right with God, or just taking some pills
By Kim Ford There has been so much talk recently about Robin Williams and his battle with depression and chemical
Sexual assault charges merit rapid response
By Bill Walker As a municipal attorney representing local governments across the state for more than 30 years, I deal
Placing children with family could be the difference between jail, graduation
By Amanda Metivier There are more than 2,000 children and youth in foster care throughout the state of Alaska.