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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Military spending bill includes free flights for Alaska soldiers and a push to reopen Adak
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon The new $900 billion military spending law signed by President Donald Trump last week includes
Governor picks 2 Mat-Su Republicans to fill vacant Alaska House seats
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon Gov. Mike Dunleavy has appointed two Republicans from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to fill vacant
Senate passes 5-year extension for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans Land Allotment Program
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On December 16, the Senate passed legislation extending the Alaska Native Vietnam Veteran Land Allotment
Mat-Su Republicans suggest six candidates for two spots in Alaska House of Representatives
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Republican officials in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough have proposed a field of six conservative Alaskans
Trump’s next choice for a federal judge in Alaska is greeted by a calm hearing in the U.S. Senate
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon A confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to fill a judicial vacancy in
Senate Passes Murkowski, Schatz Resolution Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan Senate resolution led by Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of
Anchorage state senator enters crowded Alaska gubernatorial field
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon There are now 14 candidates vying to become Alaska’s next governor. State Sen. Matt
Governor vetoes corporate tax bill intended to fund public education programs
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed his ninth bill of the year, canceling Alaska lawmakers’ efforts
Republican candidate announces Wasilla senator as lieutenant governor running mate
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Wasilla Republican Sen. Mike Shower will run for lieutenant governor alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Bernadette
Understanding Murkowski’s vote requires context
By Rodger Painter Spectrum While some Alaskans are disappointed that Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted for the Big Ugly Bill, she
Mat-Su’s Sen. Yundt was as key vote in overturning governor’s veto of funding for schools, bringing $7.1 million to Mat-Su
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Mat-Su Senator Robert Yundt was a decisive vote this past Saturday in the
Alaska state senator, key vote on possible budget veto override, gets waiver from U.S. Army
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Anchorage Democratic Sen. Forrest Dunbar will be able to attend the Aug. 2 special session