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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Let’s end child abuse and neglect
By Trevor Storrs and Abbe Hensley The mere thought of child abuse and its prevalence makes us cringe. Yet, abuse
‘Healthy Alaska Plan’ is good for Alaskans
Any person who loses their job has a tough time. For those ages 40 and older, circumstances are especially hard.
Our homeless youth deserve a chance
By Michael P. Carson We are invited every day to take the o pportunity to acknowledge and make a difference
Medicaid expansion is a must
By Matthew Beck At the Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting April 7, I made a motion that the borough manager
Why Medicaid reform and expansion matter
By Elizabeth Ripley The Mat-Su Health Foundation is grateful for the Legislature’s efforts to move toward a more
Diversity in film industry is good for business, community
By Barbara McDaniel “Let’s face it. The industry does not crave a female sound,” stated the dad, to his
Medicaid expansion makes sense
By Les Gara Governor Walker, like other Republican and Democratic Governors who have hopped on board, is right that accepting
Athletes pledge to fight violence
As 2014 drew to a close, we reflected on a year in which the limelight of professional sports shifted, at
An open letter to Gov. Bill Walker
America’s former colonies achieved economic and educational greatness through foundational principles such as local control of government and education.
Alaska is ready for Erin’s Law
By David Holthouse When I was a little boy growing up in Anchorage, I knew just what to do if
We have a responsibility to foster children
By Rep. Les Gara and Amanda Metivier Alaskans are caring and generous. We should agree we can’t avoid our
The state has the authority to investigate National Guard
Alaska Statute 26.05.300 gives the state of Alaska jurisdiction in any criminal matter that is not a purely