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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Larson Elementary tiny riders pedal for a big cause
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The playground at Larson Elementary was filled with laughter, helmets, and colorful tricycles on April
New child watch center provides childcare options on base
Frontiersman.com Global Credit Union, in partnership with the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska (ASYMCA), celebrated the grand opening of
The foster care system is failing Alaska children; So are those trying to fix it
By Richard Wexler Opinion Last August, the Beacon published a story under the headline “Is Alaska’s foster care system
Mat-Su Health Foundation co-hosting film screening
On September 24, the Mat-Su Health Foundation will co-host a free film screening of “ILP,” a Mat-Su
MSSCA celebrates 40 years
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Mat-Su Services for Children and Adults (MSSCA) celebrated 40 years of service, providing a
Summer camps focus on improving life for at-risk kids
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation The second decade of camps for at-risk youth recovering from
David William Ward
February 27, 1957 - May 12, 2025 David William Ward left this world May 12th, 2025 peacefully at home in Palmer.
David William Ward
February 27, 1957 - May 12, 2025 David William Ward left this world May 12th, 2025 peacefully at home in Palmer.
To prevent abuse and neglect, support child care providers
By Laurie Mead and Eliza Posner Spectrum Laurie Mead, the owner of Kyrie N’ Friends, a licensed child care facility
Honoring the resilient: celebrating the Month of the Military Child
By Staff Sgt. Hannah Strobel and Sheila deVera Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — Resilient, adaptable,
REACH 907 executive director honored
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman REACH 907 founder and executive director Rachel Olson recently received the 2025 Who’s
Anchorage lawmaker seeks to boost Alaska early education funding
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon Alaska school districts that offer early childhood learning programs for children ages 4 and 5,