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
Philanthropy
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Mat-Su Health Foundation names director of philanthropy
Frontiersman.com Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) has named Ashley Peltier as Director of Philanthropy, effective May 4. In her
APU receives historic $18,000,000 donation
At the end of 2025, Alaska Pacific University (APU) in Anchorage, Alaska, received a historical gift from MacKenzie Scott’s
APU receives a significant donation from the MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Foundation
By Mary Claire McCarthy For the Frontiersman This month, Alaska Pacific University (APU) in Anchorage, Alaska, received a significant gift
Local turn-A-leaf thrift stores employees share stories of delivering food to the Mat-Su Food Bank
By Kimberly Kellar For the Frontiersman Valley Charities’ turn-A-leaf Thrift Store delivery drivers Tyler Albrecht and Brian Hopp
Ripley to receive 2025 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award
Elizabeth Ripley, President and CEO of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF), has been named the recipient of the 2025
Annual JBER Fall Market call for vendors
The JBER Community Club will be hosting their second annual JBER Fall Market on Sept. 28 at Moose Run Golf
MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million gift to 4-H
From Feast and Field • Photo courtesy of National 4-H Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has pledged $50 million to youth
MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million gift to 4-H
From Feast and Field • Photo courtesy of National 4-H Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has pledged $50 million to youth
A reflection on the incredible generosity of Alaskans
To the editor: To the editor: In the nonprofit sector, we rely on state and federal funding, philanthropy, and, for
Mat-Su Plunge seeks volunteers to jump in the lake
WASILLA — Here’s a chance to rally your friends and have a little icy wintertime fun while raising funds to
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-
Fundraiser for 7-year-old cancer patient is May 3
WASILLA — A fundraiser to help the family of Tanaina Elementary School second-grader Alexia Faith Holcomb, 7, is from 6