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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Strong economy impacts zones of underemployment
By Dianne Blumer Spectrum While much of the Lower 48 is still recovering from a devastating recession, Alaska’s economy
Parnell needs to call for audit of rail extension
By Bob Shavelson Spectrum This is a letter to Gov. Sean Parnell urging an audit on the operating costs and
Mat-Su schools in position to succeed
By Deena Paramo Superintendent's Corner It is with optimism and excitement that I write this year’s back-
Alaska needs student loan reform
By Andrew Lessig Spectrum Alaskans working through academic schooling or vocational training should not be crippled by debt to better
Big ‘M’ Memorial Benefit is Aug. 17
WASILLA — The fourth annual “Big ‘M’ Memorial Benefit” is from noon to 10 p.m., Aug. 17 at the Mug-
Making a comeback
By Vic Kohring Election 2013 It’s been six years since I resigned from the Legislature under very difficult circumstances,
No apologies here
By Brandon Wall Election 2013 I was standing outside of newly constructed wastewater treatment plant in Palmer on a cold,
Parnell’s missed LNG benchmarks and market opportunity
By Bill Walker Spectrum Last week, Governor Parnell acknowledged that the North Slope leaseholders, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips and BP, have not
Wasilla needs to re-evaluate water/sewer rates
By Leone Harris Spectrum I would like to bring to your attention two ordinances that Wasilla Deputy Mayor Colleen Sullivan-
Sign up to vote on the oil-tax giveaway
By Bella Hammond Spectrum People across the state are gathering 40,000 petition signatures, needed by mid-July, so Alaskans
Let’s give SB 21 a chance to work
By Jim Johnson Spectrum The oil tax debate in Alaska continues on, as advocates seek a referendum to undo recently
Agricultural economist seminar is today
PALMER — The finalist for the Cooperative Extension agricultural economist/farm and ranch management specialist position will lead a public seminar