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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State senator’s personal battle points to high cost of health care in Alaska
By AMY ARMSTRONG For the Frontiersman This is not the type of news story in which quotes from Shelley Hughes
Legislature steps up for Round 4
By TIM BRADNER Frontiersman.com JUNEAU — State legislators gathered in Juneau on Monday to “gavel in” for the fourth special
Alaska Legislature: Round 4
By Tim Bradner Frontiersman.com JUNEAU — State legislators gathered in Juneau on Monday to “gavel in” for the fourth special
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRES: Nov. 6, 2016
FRONTIERSMAN STAFF Gretchen Wehmhoff State House District 12 What makes you more qualified than your opponent(s) to represent in
Smaller dividends painful but prudent
By Gov. Bill Walker Alaskans will soon receive our annual dividend checks. This year’s $1,022 check for every
Keller sends open letter to governor about permanent fund debate
By Wes Keller Governor Walker, Thank you for your tenacity in keeping Alaska’s fiscal crisis on center stage. While
Alaska’s environment and economy depend on each other
By Elvie Underwood For the past couple of months, the phrase “budget deficit” has been everywhere. In late March, I
School district cuts inevitable
By Susan Pougher The success of our students and your school district hinges on community involvement from parents, business partners,
Mat-Su, Alaska need a reliable financial future
Gov. Bill Walker I’d like to thank the Matanuska Susitna Borough Assembly and the Houston City Council for your
Budget illusions verses reality
By Rep. Lora Reinbold State government is simply too big and the State Legislature has not made adequate progress in
Rep. Gattis responds to criticism on budget comments
Lynn Gattis In light of some recent comments of mine that have been taken out of context, let me take
Town hall meeting on Feb. 27 likely to focus on budget
Brian O'Connor WASILLA — Four Mat-Su legislators say they just want to listen. Nevertheless, Alaska Sen. Bill Stoltze