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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Palmer councilman resigns, citing personal reasons and tension within body
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Citing personal reasons, Palmer council member Richard Best submitted his resignation from the city
Alaska challenges the new rule not the Rehabilitation Act: AG Taylor explains why
By Treg Taylor Spectrum Separation of powers is a foundational principle of this country. We are taught in school that
Education is most effective when tailored to local needs, not dictated by Washington
By Gov. Mike Dunleavy Spectrum As a former educator for over 30 years, I welcome the news that President Trump
Funding for homeschool programs lacks accountability, due to absence of state standards
By Eric Waltenbaugh Spectrum Imagine a school of nearly 23,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with thousands of
Murkowski, Coons, others reintroduce Justice for ALS Veterans Act
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that renders the body unable to control
Expert predicts 4.7% average annual increase in Alaska Medicaid costs over the next 20 years
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaska did a good job of keeping its Medicaid costs in check in past years,
Hardworking Alaskans rely on Medicaid—Don’t take It away
By Amber Manley Spectrum I was born in Ketchikan and built my life in Big Lake, where I raised four
Department claims-processing productivity is at record levels
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com As military members prepare to leave their service, one of the most important checks to
Yondr Program: We want your voice to matter
By Maruko Fagaltinmad Palmer Moose Tracks Founded in 2014 by former soccer player Graham Dugoni, Yondr has gained significant popularity
Invest in Medicaid, invest in Alaskans
By Rebecca Leigh Reiss Spectrum I was born in Anchorage, raised in Fairbanks, and today I live in Butte, where
Alaska property crimes decline over long term, but violent crime rates remains ‘exceptionally’ high
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon Alaska crime trends show a mixed picture: While property crime rates have steadily declined, violent
Proposed Kathleen’s Law would hold those who know about violent crimes accountable
By Amber Batts Spectrum Alaska’s existing statute, Alaska Statutes 11.56.767, addressing the failure to report violent crimes