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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Food Bank of Alaska announces annual Thanksgiving Blessing events
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com WASILLA — Food Bank of Alaska and its partners are preparing to distribute groceries that make
When the heat escapes but you cannot
By Christian Hartley Now You Know As the winter months approach and temperatures start staying below freezing, those without shelter
Alaska’s Health Department measures results of disease prevention programs in pounds
By Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon Over the last four years, Alaskans in a statewide weight loss program shed a collective
After lengthy discussions, school board amends American Charter School design plan
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com During the latest Matanuska Susitna Borough School Board (MSBSD) school board meeting, after some back
9/11 remembrance community events scheduled in the Valley
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com WASILLA — There are several focused on paying tribute to the lives lost Sept. 11, 2001
"The impact of this effort cannot be understated." $1.7 million aid distribution benefits food banks, communities statewide
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On Wednesday, Alaska’s Department of Health has announced the successful completion of a measure
Institute for Childhood Preparedness to Conduct Active Shooter Preparedness and Fire Safety and Prevention Training for Early Childhood Professionals in Alaska
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness has announced that it will be conducting active shooter preparedness and fire safety and prevention
Knowing how to respond promptly to an overdose can save a life
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Access to opioids has not decreased much recently, and the rash of overdoses continue
Access to food
By Christian Hartley Now You Know In today’s world, food insecurity is a harsh reality for many individuals and
Alaska Governor signs bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed SB 58, extending eligibility for postpartum Medicaid. Previously, postpartum Medicaid coverage
Mat-Su Health Foundation welcomes new Board of Directors members
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On Wednesday, the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) welcomed three new members to its Board
Protecting an exploited elder
By Christian Hartley Now You Know We have a collective responsibility to the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals,