Contributed by Angie Lewis, Alaska Animal Advocates -
To begin, you deserve gratitude for stopping to help a lost dog. As we all know, all too often lost dogs get hit by cars or end up very far from their home turf. The longer the dog is lost, the more dangerous the situation is for the poor fellow.
Love of Revenue
Contributed by Wes Keller -
News about the Alaska annual budget feeding frenzy causes most of us something between revulsion and angry frustration. Even if you are/have been engaged in the Juneau budgeting circus first hand, it is confusing and sobering to assimilate the countless bits and pieces of news we hear about the annual government overspending event.
Local Poetry of the Mat-Su!
Locally-written poetry by people like you!
Read more“Totally Photo” Hits the Art Scene in Palmer
Contributed by Teri Loyer -
Teri Loyer is the owner and designer of Totally Photo and is a lifelong Palmerite. Teri combines her love of photography with a zest for whimsy, in her digitally enhanced designs. Documenting the local history, landmarks and beauty from around the Valley and Alaska.
Join MY House for the 4th Annual Viewing of The Hunting Ground
Contributed by Brandi Kinney -
This documentary outlines sexual assault on college campuses, expanding on how college administration and society fails to hold the rapists/assailants accountable.
From the Mat-Su Animal Care Shelter - Thor
Contributed by Susan Fujimoto -
Thor should be easy to train, because he is very food motivated. He is a wonderful dog, but will have skin problems for the rest of his life, due to food and contact allergies.
There Is No “Away” When We Throw Trash Away
Contributed by Carol Montgomery
In the January edition of The People’s Paper, we saw how Mat-Su came together to create Valley Community for Recycling Solutions (VCRS)…
The Corner Link
Contributed by Donna Turner -
Today we’re breaking down the dress codes in terms even the most style-challenged man can understand. Here’s what formal and semi-formal mean…
Circle of Love
Contributed by Dana Travis -
The group makes the shawls, then meets once a month to pray over them and hand package them. Members of Kings Chapel Church then help distribute the shawls to those who need them.
Right-Sizing Alaska’s Government
Contributed by Robert Griffin
The idea of slow-moving government employees working just a bit faster than snow melts in April is a tried and true American comedy trope…
“Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey” Lands in Anchorage
Contributed by Nick McDermott -
One of Anchorage’s favorite ‘America’s Got Talent’ companies returns with a New Electroluminescent Adventure. “In Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey,” Marvin the Mouse wants to be popular. Constantly bullied by the ‘cool’ rats, Marvin retreats into his science books and a world of fantasy.
Popeye the Social Worker
Contributed by Gene O’Kelly -
Major shifts have occurred within historiography, post-WWII. There has been a deemphasizing of biographic analysis. The debate goes back in time including ancient authors, like Suetonius and Tacitus.
CBD and THC… What’s the Difference?
Contributed by Tony Delarm -
In this article, we will help you to differentiate between “weed that gets you high” and high CBD strains that can help alleviate pain without the “high”.
New Course Asks: Is Our Criminal Justice System Fair?
Contributed by Rabbi Mendy Greenberg -
Beginning Sunday, March 3, at 4:30pm, participants in the course will challenge their thinking, ponder the implications of ancient Talmudic wisdom for complex modern cases, and get to the heart of the most pressing injustices facing our criminal justice system today.
A Word on Immigration
Contributed by Huhnkie Lee -
I am an Asian myself. I was born in the U.S., but I grew up in S. Korea. I moved back to America about two decades ago, after graduating a high school in Seoul. So... no, I have absolutely nothing against Asians or Chinese, as I am one of them.
A New Messianic Congregation
Contributed by Cheryl Zehr -
We, Glenn and Cheryl Zehr, new to Alaska, are starting a new Messianic congregation in the Matsu Valley.
The Governor Kept His Word
Contributed by Lance Roberts -
This last year, the voters had had enough and put Governor Mike Dunleavy in office to protect Alaskans from an insatiable government, to be the adult in the room and bring us a sustainable, balanced budget.
Milk Thistle: Protection for the Liver
Contributed by Dori Cranmore R.N. -
Milk Thistle or Silybum marianum, has been used throughout the world for over 2000 years, and is one of the most commonly recommended herbs. There have been over 200 clinical studies over the last 30 years demonstrating the liver-protective activity of Milk Thistle.
Standing Tall for Alaska’s Children
Contributed by Michael Backus -
At a recent town hall meeting, I talked with and heard from people who claimed our schools are failing. This is a slap in the face and tremendously disheartening for me. I work hard to do my very best every day for my students.