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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Education Stability Matters for Alaska’s Communities
Rick Morgan As the Alaska Legislature convenes for a new session, it carries a serious responsibility on behalf of the
Mat-Su may be weathering downturn in visitors better than other regions
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Mat-Su region may be escaping some of the tourism downturn afflicting other
Opinion: Trump’s Big Beautiful Japan trade deal falls short
By Joel Griffith Advancing American Freedom President Donald Trump’s trade deal with Japan will hurt American families. Heralded as
Alaska’s GDP has stagnated, with growth ranking near the U.S. bottom, analysis shows
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaska’s gross domestic product grew more slowly over the past decade than that of
Wages for Alaska workers are up, but total jobs remain lower than pre-pandemic levels
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon The average hourly wage in Alaska was $33.60 in 2023, putting the state in
Slight increase in Alaska’s minimum wage coming ahead of larger, voter-approved increase
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaska’s minimum wage workers will get a tiny bump in pay starting on Jan.
Prop 1 needs to be re-examined
By Larry Wood Spectrum Prop 1 was about three different issues. Usually, propositions encompass only one issue, project, law, whatever.
A new minimum wage, paid sick leave will make Alaska a better place to work and live
By Tony Knowles Spectrum I have both worked for hourly wages and for many years operated restaurant businesses paying hourly
Two visions of government contend in the 2024 elections
By S. T. Karnick Spectrum At present, it appears that the 2024 elections, especially for the presidency, will ultimately be
Alaska adds millions to address domestic violence and sexual assault; advocates say more is needed
By Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon The Alaska Legislature recently increased state funding for domestic violence and sexual assault efforts, but
Homeless at historic rate under Biden-Harris
By William Haupt III The Center Square “Homelessness is the canary in the mine. It’s the prophetic call to
Higher food costs for Thanksgiving-higher demand at local food banks
By Katie Stavick Chugach Times Anyone who has been to the local market to purchase a turkey and other items