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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Food security in the Mat-Su: Rising demand at local food bank
By Russell Clark For the Frontiersman “If you break it down, people making under about $28.70 an hour qualify,
Ending childhood hunger all in a day’s work
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation On the cusp of its second decade, a Mat-Su nonprofit
New SNAP Requirements begin Feb 1.
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com For the nearly 71,000 Alaskans who currently receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits,
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
No Veteran should go hungry
By Coleman Nee Spectrum According to U.S. government data and recent policy studies, nearly 25% of America’s veterans
Mat-Su Health Foundation distributes $250,000 in Emergency Response Grants to support local food security.
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In response to delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, processing delays due to
MSBSD continues to offer free and reduced cost meals
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com One look at Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and the most basic of necessities to
VA awards $818 million in grants to combat Veteran homelessness
Frontiersman.com In a state defined by its rugged beauty and extreme temperatures, the battle for survival takes on a
Murkowski Brings Investment to Alaska in Childcare, Workforce Development, HHS, ED Appropriations Bills
Frontiersman.com Last week, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) advanced major investments in education, childcare, healthcare, workforce development,
VA announces $42M in grants to fight Veteran homelessness
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Homelessness is one of America’s most visible yet least understood challenges, impacting people from
Youth hoops camp aims to build bridges for low-income athletes
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation A statewide nonprofit organization that advocates for affordable housing and Alaska’