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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An end in sight for Alaska’s recession
By TIM BRADNER For the Frontiersman Alaska’s recession will continue through 2018 by all indications but losses of jobs
SPECTRUM: Forget SB 54, the record-breaking 4th ‘special’ session could be criminal
By TODD SMOLDON When Governor Walker announced another special session several weeks ago, it was no surprise to those watching
SPECTRUM: Civil war in Alaska over the Dividend?
By JIM CRAWFORD As the Legislature reconvenes at the call of Governor Walker, Alaskans must beware. Your Permanent Fund is
Alaskans Deserve a Reprieve from Harmful New Health Insurance Taxes
By Tom Anderson A new tax is set to take effect in 2020 that will increase the cost of health
SPECTRUM: A bipartisan Alaska House Majority and Bending the Curve on Crime
By REP. LES GARA You probably didn’t see a lot of me this summer. I wish I could say
SPECTRUM: Faye-Brazel wrong choice for House District 10, Alaska
By TODD SMOLDON Despite the Democrats best efforts to suggest otherwise, there is only one clear choice for House District
SPECTRUM: Where I stand on Medicare, Social Security, and the ACA
By MARGARET STOCK Alaskans strongly support both Medicare and Social Security. Through Medicare, older Americans are largely protected from ruinous
Aviation Advisory Board equals community representation
By BETH FREAD The MSB Assembly is considering eliminating the Transportation and Aviation Advisory Boards (TAB and AAB). MSB Ordinance
Don’t be skeptical, Social Security is here to stay
By ROBIN SCHMIDT It’s healthy to be skeptical in a world of uncertainties. Major news networks sometimes broadcast conflicting
Smaller dividends painful but prudent
By Gov. Bill Walker Alaskans will soon receive our annual dividend checks. This year’s $1,022 check for every
Plan must strengthen both Permanent Fund and dividend
DR. JACK HICKEL Although I am in agreement with many of Gov. Bill Walker’s proposals to balance Alaska’s
Budget crisis
By Rep. Lynn Gattis Alaska is facing an unprecedented budget crisis. This is largely due to a continuing decline of