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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‘Operation Ride Home’ aims to help junior troops for holidays
By Airman 1st Class CAITLIN RUSSELL JBER Public Affairs Starting this year, junior-enlisted service members in Alaska can participate
New retirement system opportunities worth a think
By Air Force Staff Sgt. WESTIN WARBURTON JBER Public Affairs The Blended Retirement System opt-in date of Jan. 1
SPECTRUM: Where I stand on Medicare, Social Security, and the ACA
By MARGARET STOCK Alaskans strongly support both Medicare and Social Security. Through Medicare, older Americans are largely protected from ruinous
Don’t be skeptical, Social Security is here to stay
By ROBIN SCHMIDT It’s healthy to be skeptical in a world of uncertainties. Major news networks sometimes broadcast conflicting
Taking care of aging parents: How Social Security can help
By Robin Schmidt Your parents were there for you when you were born. They’ve been with you through the
Social Security’s programs are as diverse as those served
By Robin Schmidt From women and children, to the elderly and disabled, Social Security has you covered. Because we value
Safe families for Alaska’s children
Donna Walker and Charity Carmody As it should be, much attention is being paid to the state’s fiscal challenges.
Medicare and Medicaid celebrate 50th
By Susan Johnson and John T. Hammarlund President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law July 30, 1965,
Foster families provide much-needed care
By Donna Walker Recently, I hosted a barbecue for Juneau’s foster children and their foster families. At the event,
Thank you Gov. Walker, for expanding health for more Alaskans
By Elizabeth Ripley Governor Bill Walker’s announcement on Thursday about Medicaid expansion is great news for Alaskans! This will
We have a responsibility to foster children
By Rep. Les Gara and Amanda Metivier Alaskans are caring and generous. We should agree we can’t avoid our
Continue moving Alaska forward
By Mark Begich The election is over and the dust has settled. I congratulate Dan Sullivan. He and I disagreed