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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“We can’t wait.” MyHouse set to offer first-of-its kind transitional treatment program for youth
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Mat-Su Borough has one of the most robust recovery communities in Alaska, with
FBI Anchorage seeks information regarding Heart Reach Center vandalism
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The FBI Anchorage Field Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual
Alaska VA Healthcare System offers free transit services for veterans in the Mat-Su Valley
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman The Alaska Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System is now offering free transit services for
AARS plans for expansion to meet growing needs of people struggling with substance use
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Alaska had only been a state for 23 years when Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services (AARS)
Alaska’s Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program plan finalized
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Following months of collaboration and input from stakeholders across the state, the Alaska Department of
Taking aim at youth homelessness
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation As winter sets in once again, homelessness becomes more of an
Mat-Su Winter Preparedness Project provides services for Valley veterans this year
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman The Alaska Warrior Partnership (AKWP) is offering services through their Mat-Su Winter Preparedness
Man sentenced for 2019 murder in Palmer motel
Frontiersman.com Martin Saccheus, 40, was sentenced to 65 years with 15 years suspended for the 2019 murder of his
Strengthening Alaska’s health care response to violence
Dr. Angelia Trujillo Spectrum While Alaska has the highest rates of interpersonal violence in the country, including domestic violence, sexual
Alaska births and deaths both declined in 2023, and population total held steady, state says
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Fewer Alaska babies were born in 2023 than in previous years, but there were also
Governor declares October 25 ‘Lights On Afterschool Day’
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Last week, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy proclaimed October 25 as ‘Lights On Afterschool Day,’ stating
Alaska’s Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program plan finalized
By Katie Stavik Frontiersman.com Following months of collaboration and input from stakeholders across the state, the Department of Health