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
Economy And The Environment
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Understanding recycling in the Mat-Su: How you can make a difference
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Recycling is one of the easiest ways to help our community and protect the
Alaska’s energy security must come first
By Tom Begich Spectrum For decades, Alaska has provided energy security for the United States. Our oil and gas have
Talkeetna and Willow kick off local electronics recycling
Do you have electronics just taking up space? You can take them to the Palmer waste facility for recycling or
Borough’s purchase of Big Lake Lions Club Recreation Center set for public hearing May 20
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Matanuska Borough Assembly approved seven new road service contracts in addition to a
Where does our trash go?
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Have you ever wondered what happens to your garbage after it leaves your curb
Alaska’s 34th Legislature can incentivize production of sustainable aviation fuel
By Jus Tavcar Spectrum In a previous commentary, I discussed the economic opportunities a robust commuter rail system would bring
Wright on! Trump’s Energy secretary to lead an American energy U-Turn
By Marc Morano Climate Depot The United States is about to witness a complete energy reversal. If the selection of
DOT&PF awarded $12.4 Million SMART Grant for use of drones in rural and remote Alaska
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Improving the safety of Alaskans in rural and remote areas took a significant step forward lasts
Borough solid waste division starts work on wood debris composting project
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Matanuska-Susitna Borough’s solid waste division has two new projects underway, one
With the right regulations, the SAVE Act can unlock energy prosperity in Alaska
By Alex Petkanas, Natalie Kiley-Bergen, Philip Wight Spectrum In June, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that he had installed 50
City of Wasilla accepts EPA grant to address growing sludge wastewater
By Hannah Lee For the Frontiersman At its last council meeting, the City of Wasilla accepted a $5.6 million
Last weekend for electronics recycling in the Mat-Su Borough
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com A cracked screen, outdated technology, or maybe just holding on to some forgotten piece of