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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“Without you, care is delayed” How bystanders can make a difference in an emergency
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On Friday, the City of Houston Fire Department (HFD) and Mat-Su Borough Emergency Medical
Alaska Legislature passes bills boosting mothers’ health care and renewable energy fund
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Thousands of new mothers will receive extended Medicaid coverage under legislation proposed by Gov. Mike
SNAP and Medicaid programs
By Shirley Young Spectrum Providing quality service to Alaskans guides our work at the Department of Health. We are the
Looming state deficit encourages Alaska House lawmakers to quash budget additions
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon The prospect of a state deficit exceeding half a billion dollars dominated the second day
Fast-track budget bill, intended to help food-stamp program, speeds through Alaska Legislature
By James Brooks Alaskabeacon.com The Alaska Legislature has passed a fast-track budget bill intended to immediately address problems
Statewide Suicide Prevention Council releases new state suicide prevention plan, “Messages of Hope”
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Suicide a complex public health issue that impacts all Alaskans, without regard to age, culture,
The First Lady Volunteer of the Year Award
By Rose Dunleavy Spectrum Serving as Alaska’s First Lady has given me the opportunity to meet many truly inspiring
Alaska State Troopers will soon be wearing body cameras
By Lisa Phu Alaska Beacon Around 30 Alaska state troopers and other state law enforcement will start wearing body cameras
Turkish leader acknowledges ‘shortcomings’ in quake response
By Mehmet Guzel, Ghaith Alsayed, Suzan Fraser and Zeynep Bilginsoy Associated Press The president of Turkey on Wednesday acknowledged “shortcomings”
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Postpartum Medicaid Expansion, Adult Home Care Bills
For the Frontiersman On Friday, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced 3 bills that are components of Alaska's “Healthy Families
Dunleavy upbeat on Alaska prospects in State of State speech; Lauds past accomplishments
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Gov. Mike Dunleavy shared an upbeat vision for Alaska’s future in his first
Houston structure fire claims life
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In the early morning hours on Monday, in the cold air that measured -27 degrees,