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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Borough approaches a decision on purchasing, taking over Big Lake Lions Recreation Center
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Matanuska Susitna Borough is edging closer to a decision to buy the Big
For some University of Alaska faculty, the next paycheck could be $0
By Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon When Tara Palmer checked her upcoming paycheck online on Tuesday, she got an unwelcome surprise.
Let the private sector lead on broadband expansion, not government-owned networks
By Sebastian Griffin Spectrum Across the country, local municipalities and county governments are taking on the task of establishing their
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
Palmer finances in good shape as new city manager takes over
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Palmer got a clean audit for its finances, its city council was told Aug.
Did Alaskans buy Twitter? Maybe a smidge, records show
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Last week, a federal judge ordered the release of a list of investors who helped
Alaska jobs up 2% in July, fueled mainly by North Slope oil work
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Alaska wage and salary employment was up 2% in July, continuing a steady trend
Do minimum wage hikes lead to more criminal activity?
By Samantha Fillmore Heartland Institute For decades, economists and sociologists have debated the pros and cons of minimum wage increases.
Harris's economic pitch: More expensive houses with less In their pantries
By Thomas L. Knapp Spectrum As Democrats whoop it up at their somewhat vestigial (they’ve already nominated Kamala Harris
Governor signs three bills at the Alaska State Fair
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Amid the fun and food at the Alaska State Fair, Governor Mike Dunleavy took time
New effort underway to secure funds for rail extension to Port MacKenzie
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman There’s a new effort under way to fund the long-stalled extension of
One size of municipal government doesn’t fit all in Alaska
By Nils Andreassen Spectrum When I think of local governments in Alaska, I’m often reminded of just how different