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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After several deadly drownings, Alaska Legislature votes to require harbor safety ladders
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Harbors owned and operated by Alaska’s cities and boroughs will be required to install
Memorial Day events scheduled throughout borough
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. There are numerous events scheduled across the Mat-Su
Expanding medical care is right thing
By Les Gara According to a recent study, Alaska is either in a recession or on the brink of a
University hits historic milestone
By Brian Rogers For Alaska and its university, this week marks a milestone born out of grit and determination. One
‘Candidate Endorsement Convention’ backs 4 candidates
Frontiersman staff The Alaska Republican Assembly endorsed four candidates during its 2014 Candidate Endorsement Convention June 21 in Palmer. They
Alaska needs courageous leadership
By Tara Jollie Spectrum The “Education Session,” the Gasline Project, the “Fiscal Cliff” — which is it? Can Alaska legislators pick
Alaska and the future of the U.S. Postal Service
By Kay Brown Spectrum The federal government didn’t go over a fiscal cliff this year, but the U.S.
Your voice is powerful in the Legislature this year
By DeLena Johnson Mayor's Corner The news this past week has been filled with happenings in Juneau. A
Working across party lines produces results for America
By U.S. Sen. Mark Begich Spectrum If you believed everything in the news about the dysfunctional U.S. Senate,
Alaskans to receive heating help
Alaska will receive $9.7 million in help with home heating bills via the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Washington must deliver on nation’s priorities: Jobs, transportation, energy
By U.S. Sen. Mark Begich Spectrum Bashing Congress for its inability to get things done has been an American
Seniors well-served by state Senate
By Sen. Johnny Ellis Spectrum As Alaska Senate President Gary Stevens has often said, “Alaskans saw fit to elect 10