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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Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown, even though benefits were late
By Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon Alaskans who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program received half of their benefits nearly
No Veteran should go hungry
By Coleman Nee Spectrum According to U.S. government data and recent policy studies, nearly 25% of America’s veterans
Mat-Su Health Foundation distributes $250,000 in Emergency Response Grants to support local food security.
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In response to delays in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, processing delays due to
MSBSD continues to offer free and reduced cost meals
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com One look at Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and the most basic of necessities to
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
Let’s strengthen Alaska’s health care workforce by joining the nurse licensure compact
By Julie Sande Spectrum Alaskans value resilience. We know what it means to work together in tough times, and we
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
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
Opinion: Protect small businesses by halting unemployment benefits to striking workers
By Tyler Dever National Federation of Independent Business As many small businesses struggle to find and retain qualified workers, several
MSSCA celebrates 40 years
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Mat-Su Services for Children and Adults (MSSCA) celebrated 40 years of service, providing a
Protecting a tool that builds an efficient, thriving economy
By Ken Simonson Opinion How do locals decide where to build roads? How are federal dollars distributed to veterans, rural
To save medicare, stop fraudulent billing
By Charles Sauer Opinion Medicare is running out of money. It’s evident to everyone in the healthcare system: payers,