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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Big things happening at MTA
By Michael C. Burke Nearly a year ago, I became the Chief Executive Officer of MTA. I have thoroughly enjoyed
Gov. Walker: It’s time to solve our fiscal problem
Bill Walker As the Legislature nears the end of the constitutional 120-day session, I am gravely concerned about the
Wasilla should keep its tax promise
Colleen Sullivan-Leonard How important is it for the City of Wasilla to stay true to its promise to sunset
Willow FSA issues about safety, future
By Vern Halter I wanted to comment about a few things that have come out recently. I certainly think addressing
Use the PFD to invest in Alaskan’s future
By Finn Rye Fellow Alaskans, consider my proposal to eliminate the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend as a method to address
Dare to Compare Rupright’s record with Gattis’ record
By Bernadette Rupright The Verne Rupright for State House District 7 campaign has been running a positive campaign, a nice
Parnell’s political bubble will burst, hurt Alaskans
Bubbles exist in politics just as they arise in stock markets and property values. Alaskans saw bubbles burst in the
Ballot Measure 1 — What’s up with that?
By Eric Feige For the last several weeks, as I circulate through the district, I have been approached by many
Senate Bill 21 reduced the income we get from our oil
By Vic Fischer The legislative session is over, and things aren’t looking good for Alaska’s budget. After passing
Exploring fiscal cliffs of the past
By Tim Johnson “Liars figure and half-truths are all lies.” — Anonymous Curmudgeon Certainly it is a half-truth to
Why is there polarized politics in our Republic?
By Norbert Chowaniec Spectrum Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part response Norbert Chowaniec has written
It’s time for Alaska to act on student loans
By Les Gara Spectrum College and job training should be affordable to all, not just those who have money. When