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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Alaska revenue forecast predicts more oil, but its importance to the state budget is declining
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Though the state of Alaska is anticipating more oil production in the fiscal year that
Governor releases budget
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Gov. Mike Dunleavy released the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
Tourism dips statewide but Mat-Su shows resilience, data shows
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Visitor numbers are down in 2025 for the first time in years, and the
Opinion: America’s energy struggles and a path to security
By Craig Stevens Opinion America stands at the threshold of a new economic era, one that promises greater prosperity, security,
Elections have consequences: Tariffs and bailouts edition
By Thomas L. Knapp Opinion “During the 2024 presidential election,” Maurie Backman wrote at Moneywise in March, “farming-dependent counties
Enforce the constitution, rebuild Alaska’s foundation for generations to come
By Kevin McCabe Spectrum In 1982 Alaskans decisively voted to enshrine a safeguard into our constitution that was as bold
49 Forward: For generations of Alaskans
By Deven Mitchell Spectrum I was born about a decade after Alaska became the 49th state, and have shadowy memories
Alaska job growth slows as oil field construction moves toward completion
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Alaska job growth is slowing as work on oil projects moves toward completion of
Opinion: Trump should partner with oil refiners for economic and security winning
By Frank Lasee Truth in Energy and Climate In an era of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, the United States
Mat-Su may be weathering downturn in visitors better than other regions
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Mat-Su region may be escaping some of the tourism downturn afflicting other
Summer visitor season is soft, but fundamentals still strong
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The summer visitor season is a little soft this year in Mat-Su, a
Letters to the editor
Senior Housing Crisis at Palmer Estates: We need to protect our elders To the editor: Colony Estates and Chugach Estates