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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Walkable communities could help Alaska tackle its health problems
By Jus Tavcar Spectrum One national ranking shows the state of Alaska is 39th in quality of public health and
Mat-Su Farm Bureau hosts annual meeting
The Mat-Su Chapter of the Alaska Farm Bureau Inc. held their annual membership meeting on April 22nd at the
With bills and budget boost, Alaska lawmakers use state-run corporation to tackle housing shortage
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Before adjourning for the year, the Alaska Legislature confirmed plans to spend millions of dollars
Borough assembly weighs in on Mat-Su Health Foundation
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Matanuska Susitna Borough assembly voted last Tuesday in support of a resolution asking
Valley Charities Housing Assistance Program helps in hard times
By Randi Perlman For the Frontiersman The twists and turns of everyday life can sometimes take a toll on families
Save Farms! fundraising event draws large turnout
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com PALMER — The 2024 Save Farms! event hosted by the Alaska Farmland Trust drew a sizable
Business briefs
Alaska Small Business Development Center According to a press release, the Alaska Small Business Development Center was recently awarded $3
Palmer sets June 8 deadline for new city manager applications; Current manager Moosey stays at his desk
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Palmer city manager John Moosey is having to delay retirement and stay at his
Alaska lawmakers move to double state support for Head Start early childhood programs
By Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon Alaska lawmakers approved legislation that would nearly double the state’s support to early childhood
Impact of zoning (and not zoning)
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Have you ever wondered why certain businesses are in specific areas or why some
Letter to the editor
The youngest children in the Mat-Su need our help To the editor: The youngest children in the Mat-Su
Overhauling the federal Jones Act would benefit Alaska, including the Marine Highway System
By Bradley Shaffer Spectrum Antiquated or obsolete laws can be amusing; I recently learned that an obscure medieval law provides