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 borough alcohol sales tax and increased marijuana tax proposed before Mat-Su’s assembly meeting June 2
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Mat-Su Borough assemblyman Ron Bernier is proposing new “sin” taxes, on marijuana and
Is the threat to Alaska real?
By Frank Murkowski Opinion Is the threat to Alaska real? I believe it is. The continuing conflict involving Iran is
Food security in the Mat-Su: Rising demand at local food bank
By Russell Clark For the Frontiersman “If you break it down, people making under about $28.70 an hour qualify,
Mat-Su Health Foundation awards more the $2.9 million in academic scholarships to Mat-Su residents
Frontiersman.com Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) will award 561 Mat-Su residents more than $2.9 million to pursue
The amendment that makes a flawed ordinance worse
By Dana Raffaniello Opinion When Ordinance 26-032 drew pushback over its impact on seniors, the sponsor's response
What! They don’t pay taxes?
By Frank Murkowski Opinion Hilcorp, in acquiring BP’s Alaska assets, follows a record of cooperation with our state government
Senior center provides dignity, essential services to older residents
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation Wasilla Area Seniors Inc. has been a vital resource for seniors
Mat-Su Health Foundation names director of philanthropy
Frontiersman.com Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) has named Ashley Peltier as Director of Philanthropy, effective May 4. In her
Assembly turns down school district request for funds to keep three schools open; school district deficit goes to $28 million
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The failure of the Mat-Su Borough assembly to fund a special $6.1
Mat-Su Borough Assembly adopts FY27 budget; areawide mill rate decreases
Frontiersman.com The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly adopted the borough’s fiscal year 2027 budget May 7, approving a total
Mat-Su Health Foundation awards $4.38M to MY House for new Carson-Cottle Center
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com MY House is proud to announce it has accepted a transformative three-year, $4.38
Alaska’s coal: A strategic anchor in an uncertain energy world
By Lorali Simon Community spectrum While much of the world is rediscovering coal’s strategic value amid global fuel shortages