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
Wick Communications announces sale of Frontiersman to Mat-Su Sentinel
Frontiersman.com With its headquarters in Wasilla, the Frontiersman has been a primary source of news for the Matanuska-Susitna
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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
Houston High School Hawks take flight
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The next generation of leaders took flight this week as the Houston High School Class
Keynote speaker urges Burchell grads to "celebrate, pursue, dream'
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman Keynote speaker and Carry the Cure President Bill Pagaran’s words boomed through the
Wind and wisdom: Class speakers share messages of growth during outdoor graduation ceremony at Palmer High
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com The community of Palmer is known for a couple of things. At or near the
Sports
Going home sore and soggy
By Kyle Wilkinson Kyle in the outside Our spring bear hunt was bittersweet this year. We’re heading home without
Valley athletes earn region track and field titles
Frontiersman.com Valley athletes earned titles during the Region III Championships track and field meet last week at Colony High
Athletes of the week
Leila Petersen Palmer Moose Leila Petersen, a member of the Palmer track and field team, has been named a Frontiersman
The end of an era
By Jeremiah Bartz J’s World August would have been the start of my 25th year as an editor at
Valley Life
The flower steal in Palmer
By Barbara Hunt Palmer Buzz It was 6:43 on Friday morning and the Plant Owner was sound asleep when
Willow celebrates Memorial Day
By Kyle Wilkinson Frontiersman Memorial Day Weekend was filled with a variety of events in Willow. From live music to
Emergency prep fair slated for Saturday
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman The Susitna Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair will be held at the Willow Community Center
Palmer green-up
By Barbara Hunt Palmer Buzz Green-Up happened at exactly 9:34 am on Saturday morning in Palmer. This was
Opinions
The public attorney you pay to protect you but don’t know
By Christian Hartley Now You Know If you have ever wondered what the borough attorney actually does, you are not
The end of an era
By Jeremiah Bartz J’s World August would have been the start of my 25th year as an editor at
Is the threat to Alaska real?
By Frank Murkowski Opinion Is the threat to Alaska real? I believe it is. The continuing conflict involving Iran is
Zoning: Quiet rules that shape your neighborhood
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Most people in the Mat-Su Valley have never read a single line of
Obituaries
Ralph Langham, Jr.
March 14, 1964 - December 15, 2025 Ralph Franklin Langham Jr. passed away December 15th, 2025 at the age of 61
Ronald Hull
November 20, 1942 - May 15, 2026 Ronald Roy Hull was born in 1942 in Tacoma, Washington. In 1951 he moved
Rosemarie K. Ortiz
May 14, 2026 Rosemarie K. Ortiz was born on July 6, 1940, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. On May 14, 2026, she
Russell Conover
Russell Conover, born May 28, 1952, and raised in Alaska, passed away on April 4, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by loved
Faith
Welcome: the Key to Everyday Success
By Darla Petersen Faith Hi! How are you? Good to see ya! What helps you to feel welcome? What do
Thankful for the Holy Spirit – Just What I Need!
By Jonathan Rockey Faith Last Sunday, May 24, 2026, was the 7th Sunday AFTER Easter, and celebrated by most liturgical
Remembered No More
By Avery Palenske Faith Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables has been a beloved staple of the musical world for decades,
How do we as children of God keep up with all the people we know and love and care about in so many different places?
By Jonathan Rockey Faith The past week has been a whirlwind of activity, for Kathy and me, and for our