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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ConocoPhillips to cut global workforce 20-25%; Alaska is affected
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman ConocoPhillips is making workforce reductions, including in Alaska. How many employees will be affected
US Supreme Court allows Trump to carry out plan to dismantle Education Department for now
Shauneen Miranda Alaska Beacon The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration, for now, to proceed with
VA to reduce staff by nearly 30K by end of FY2025
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on July 7 that it is on pace
We need adequate funding for every student in every public school
By Rick Morgan Spectrum As lawmakers in Juneau take up House Bill 204, which includes a proposed $560 increase to
School district budget subject at MSB, school board meetings this week
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Funding and budgets for the school district was the subject of discussion during both the
Do minimum wage hikes lead to more criminal activity?
By Samantha Fillmore Heartland Institute For decades, economists and sociologists have debated the pros and cons of minimum wage increases.
Alaska needs a sustainable fiscal plan
Larry Wood Without a sustainable fiscal plan, Alaska faces fiscal calamity. There is no excuse for the $7 billion in
A lesson in depleted soil economics
By Charles D. Hayes A strong middle class is like a vegetable garden, requiring a rich economic environment in the
Veterans deserve delivery on promises
By Dan Sullivan Spectrum Editor’s note: All candidates for local, state and national elected offices are invited to publish