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
Environmental Technology
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Alaska’s energy security must come first
By Tom Begich Spectrum For decades, Alaska has provided energy security for the United States. Our oil and gas have
Clear choices for clear waters: Understanding water quality
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Have you ever filled a glass with water from your tap and wondered if
Palmer approves water extension to new 48-lot subdivision on East Bogard Road
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Palmer’s city council approved a new extension of city water service outside the
Where does our trash go?
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Have you ever wondered what happens to your garbage after it leaves your curb
Palmer’s council okays loan applications to upgrade city water, waste treatment systems
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Palmer’s council gave its approval at its Tuesday, Feb. 25 meeting for city
Alaska’s 34th Legislature can incentivize production of sustainable aviation fuel
By Jus Tavcar Spectrum In a previous commentary, I discussed the economic opportunities a robust commuter rail system would bring
Palmer’s stormwater system performed well in heavy rains last Sunday
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The good news about last Sunday’s heavy rains in Palmer is that the
Borough solid waste division starts work on wood debris composting project
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Matanuska-Susitna Borough’s solid waste division has two new projects underway, one
City of Wasilla accepts EPA grant to address growing sludge wastewater
By Hannah Lee For the Frontiersman At its last council meeting, the City of Wasilla accepted a $5.6 million
Valley projects benefit from ‘Clean Water Actions Grants’
Frontiersman.com MAT-SU — Six Valley efforts will benefit from a pool of $424,000 Alaska Clean Water Actions grants
‘Winter Conservation’ classes begin Thursday
PALMER — Wasilla and Palmer Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Mat-Su College are co-sponsoring a free Winter Conservation
Think efficiency first with new projects
By Mark Masteller Spectrum Imagine living in a home that uses no fossil energy — in Fairbanks! A beautiful, comfortable home