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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Jason Marvel
By Katie Stavick Before stepping into the halls of Wasilla High School, one cannot miss the unique sense of Warrior
Bryan Scoresby
By Mark Kelsey While extraction industries command the most attention in Alaska, a less noticeable, but equally important, industry is
Cheryl Metiva
By Jeremiah Bartz Regardless of the number of hours Cheryl Metiva spends working her day job, she never hesitates to
Dr. Marie Gardner
By Katie Stavick If ever there was a quote to apply to an educator, it would be for Dr. Marie
Julie Estey
By Tim Bradner Julie Estey has one of those rare gifts of being able to explain complicated things. For example,
Joey Crum
By Kyle Wilkinson Joey Crum serves as the President and CEO of Northern Industrial Training (NIT) headquartered in Palmer. NIT
Pete and Denise Christopher
By Mark Kelsey The idea behind this 25 in ’25 special publication is to shine a spotlight on 25 individuals
Ken Peltier
By Mark Kelsey Local country music fans never have to wait long to catch Ken Peltier playing a live show.
Progress 2021: Mat-Su Borough School District uses blended learning model to offer extra opportunity during the pandemic
By Tim Rockey Since the COVID-19 pandemic altered the way students learn at schools across the world, educators and
Progress 2021: Valley businesses weathered the pandemic through grit and creativity
By Amy Bushatz When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, local businesses were forced to temporarily close their doors thanks to
Progress 2021: Q&A with The Green Jar co-owner Bailey Stuart
By Jacob Mann The Green Jar is one of the first cannabis retail outlets that started in the Mat-Su
Progress 2021: Valle Healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic
By Jacob Mann Healthcare workers across the Valley have been adapting their duties and putting in countless hours to provide