Contributed by Staci Manier - 

United Way of Mat-Su, along with Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Mat-Su Coalition on Housing & Homelessness, the Mat-Su Health Foundation and the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, is pleased to bring Project Homeless Connect to the Mat-Su for 2017!

Contributed by Wes Keller - 

Many years ago after an idyllic week of camping and moose hunting with my son, we returned to a vandalized car and stolen gear.

Contributed by Bonnye Matthews, written for Midwest Book Review - 

Sol Kotz, known as Zalman Ber in the book, tells it like it was as he and his wife, Luba, survived the Holocaust, becoming separated and rejoined time after time against incredible odds.

Contributed by Vic Kohring - 

Every Sunday as part of our worship "service", my mother and I tune in on television to Pastor Harold Salem of the Christian Worship Hour, broadcast from Aberdeen South Dakota. 

PRESS RELEASE - 

The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H Murthy, released the country’s first official report raising health concerns about e-cigarette use among youth and young adults. 

Contributed by Erika M Bills - 

On January 28th, the Denali Destroyer Dolls are hosting the Petersburg Ranook Rollers and the Fairbanks Rollergirls at the Palmer MTA Event Center. 

Contributed by Angie Lewis, President of Alaska Animal Advocates - 

I am not talking about rolling a joint, cranking up the stereo and smoking with your dog. 

Contributed by Anna Altair - 

Like many of my peers and those younger than 70, I plan to live well beyond my 80th year. 

PRESS RELEASE - 

Six Alaska non-profit leaders will take part in the 2017 Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Program. 

Poetry written by people like you!

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann, M.S. - 

Voodoo is a petite, torti girl about one year old. Her new home will need another cat and a laundry basket.

Contributed by Angie Lewis, President of Alaska Animal Advocates - 

Grover might have a masculine name, but she is all girl! 

Contributed by Devynn Maclure - 

“Oh my goodness, Devynn. This is amazing! You made this?!”

“Whoa. This is professional quality stuff right here, kid. You put it all together?”

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann, M.S. - 

Rusty is a gorgeous, orange boy. He is long haired, fluffy and amazingly soft. He is maybe a year or two old.

Contributed by K.T. McKee - 

The clock is ticking. 

By the time this article comes out, there will only be about two weeks left before open enrollment for ObamaCare coverage in 2017 ends on January 31st. 

Contributed by Meggie Aube - 

With the start of a new year, resolutions are always inevitable. Whether it be to exercise more, watch TV less, or perhaps take up a new hobby or skill. 

Contributed by Ed Petersen - 

My name is Ed Petersen. I am 24 years old, born and raised in Wasilla. 

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann, Clear Creek Cat Rescue - 

Bo and Slim are a bonded pair of sweet fur babies that are looking for their forever home.