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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Medicaid is a lifeline — Rep. Begich isn’t treating it like one
By Debbie Mulholland Spectrum Being a caregiver was one of the most meaningful and fulfilling roles of my life. For
VALife marks two years, now offers full coverage
Frontiersman.com More than 51,000 Veterans have enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) newest life insurance program,
Advocates and supporters of Alaskans with disabilities rally at the Capitol
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon A crowd of over 150 Alaskans from across the state gathered on the steps of
Education is most effective when tailored to local needs, not dictated by Washington
By Gov. Mike Dunleavy Spectrum As a former educator for over 30 years, I welcome the news that President Trump
Medicaid saved my family: Alaska’s leaders need to keep their word
By Essie Frank Spectrum I was born and raised in Fairbanks, and caregiving has always been a part of my
Education, outreach, connections drive local nonprofit
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation The Wasilla Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Nonprofit of the Year
Education is most effective when tailored to local needs, not dictated by Washington
By Gov. Mike Dunleavy Spectrum As a former educator for over 30 years, I welcome the news that President Trump
Expert predicts 4.7% average annual increase in Alaska Medicaid costs over the next 20 years
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaska did a good job of keeping its Medicaid costs in check in past years,
Hardworking Alaskans rely on Medicaid—Don’t take It away
By Amber Manley Spectrum I was born in Ketchikan and built my life in Big Lake, where I raised four
Department claims-processing productivity is at record levels
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com As military members prepare to leave their service, one of the most important checks to
Invest in Medicaid, invest in Alaskans
By Rebecca Leigh Reiss Spectrum I was born in Anchorage, raised in Fairbanks, and today I live in Butte, where
Feeding seniors all in a day’s work for Food Pantry
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation A program of the Upper Susitna Food Pantry is helping to