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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Seniors and teens becoming more important in Alaska’s workforce, statistics show
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon As Alaska’s population of working-age adults shrinks, according to economists, other demographic groups
Nonprofit focused on building homelessness response network
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation One of the Mat-Su’s longest running community support organizations
Governor proclaims Red Ribbon Week, encourages education about drug use prevention in schools
Frontiersman.com Alaska has been inundated with the scourge of drug overdoses, with the state ranking among the highest in
Palmer council delays action on homelessness ordinances
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Palmer will hold proposals to ban camping and sleeping in public places until its
Wasilla Family Practitioner surrenders medical license amid misconduct allegations.
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Alaska State Medical Board adopted a Voluntary Surrender of License Sept. 18 from Dr.
Sutton man charged in possession, distribution of child sex abuse material
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com A Sutton man has been arrested and charged with two counts of Distribution of Child
Valley Residential Services: The demand continues to grow
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation A nonprofit organization dedicated to housing people with special needs is
Infant Learning Program spotlighted by new documentary
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation A new documentary film is shining a bright light on a
Alaska mental health Trust Authority awards $4.7M In grants
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (AMHTA) awarded $4,670,694 in grants to beneficiary-
Banned Books Week
By Alaska chapter of Authors Against Book Bans Spectrum In April of 2023, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District removed
Support, connect with Veterans for Buddy Check Week
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In support of The STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Superintendent addresses the AK STAR participation
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In September, the results for the AK STAR assessment for the 2024-2025 school year