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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2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows Alaska youth struggle with poor mental health, electronic bullying, and not enough physical activity
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Results from a 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Alaska survey of almost 1,200
Alaska adds millions to address domestic violence and sexual assault; advocates say more is needed
By Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon The Alaska Legislature recently increased state funding for domestic violence and sexual assault efforts, but
Sullivan, Senate advance Legislation to protect youth health and safety online
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Senator Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, voted on July 30, 2024,
Treatment facility offers more than 12-step program
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation One of the Mat-Su’s longest running addiction recovery facilities
Rep. Peltola introduces bipartisan Veteran Transportation Initiative
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Transportation to doctor and therapist appointments is often a challenge for many veterans especially in
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is delivering for people with disabilities
By Priya Helweg Spectrum Thirty-four years ago on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed
Blood-n-Fire Ministry
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation A faith-based nonprofit organization has been quietly working for two
Strengthening families, protecting children requires community effort
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation Workforce shortages have been a chronic challenge across many sectors since
Recent missing seniors highlight use of Silver Alert system
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On July 17, just after midnight, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a missing
Governor signs landmark Omnibus Bill to combat crime and protect crime victims
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On July 11, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 66, a comprehensive omnibus crime
The state and homework vs. kids
By Thomas L. Knapp Spectrum “There is one and only one reason to ever require students to spend time at
80 years of the G.I. Bill
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com One of the most widely-utilized benefits for service members is the G.I. Bill,