Contributed by Matt Shuckerow, Office of US Senator for Alaska - 

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan recently wrote the CEO of Etsy, Inc – an online marketplace of crafts and handmade items – following reports that Alaska Native constituents selling products or artwork with sealskin, sea otter and ivory have had their e-commerce accounts unfairly terminated or items delisted.

PRESS RELEASE from Mat-Su Health Foundation - 

The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) has promoted Vandana Ingle to program officer. 

PRESS RELEASE from the Alaska State Fair - 

The Alaska State Fair invites Alaska high school students to apply for a 2018 Fair scholarship. 

Contributed by Marilyn Bennett - 

Last month on a cold day in January, I attended an ice cream social at the Palmer Toastmasters Club. 

Contributed by Wes Keller - 

Once upon a time, there was vast piece of property – a paradise – with almost unimaginable resource wealth.

Contributed by Roger Hamacher - 

Welcome to the Madness, this month we honor our departing staff member, Dorrie, by creating her easy-to-make and delicious tacos. 

Contributed by Anna Plant - 

Have you met Mary Ellen?

Contributed by Michelle Overstreet, MY House - 

February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month, and at MY House, we are sharing information and raising awareness to help youth and families recognize the signs and symptoms of relationship violence. 

Contributed by Jennifer T. Sharrock - 
 
What is permaculture? 

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann, M.S., Clear Creek Cat Rescue - 

Ginger is a pretty, short-haired girl with a neat coat.

Contributed by Vic Kohring - 

When I served in the Alaska Legislature, being true to your word was crucial to survival in the political arena. 

Contributed by Lawrence Lease - 

Trump’s speech took place as his administration continues to be bogged down in the muck of the Robert Mueller investigation into whether Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, as well as possible collusion between Trump staff and Russian operatives. 

Contributing by Rep. David Eastman - 

When the news hit that my senator, Mike Dunleavy, was resigning from the legislature to run for governor, I immediately began getting phone calls asking if I would consider allowing my name to go forward to finish the final year of his 4-year term.

Contributed by Sally Hitchcock - 

Most of us call art music (western music from the 15th through the 20th century) classic as contrast to all kinds of popular music.

Contributed by Carmen Summerfield - 

On a recent trip to my mom’s house in Holland, I happened to overhear a conversation between my mom and her visiting English cousin, Cedrick.

Contributed by Dori Cranmore, All About Herbs - 
      
Did you know that hibiscus herbal tea is not only delicious, but also a very healthy beverage? 

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann, M.S., Clear Creek Cat Rescue - 

Hemingway is a special boy in so many wonderful ways.

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann, M.S., Clear Creek Cat Rescue - 

Lovely Jill is ready to her forever home.

Contributed by Jeffrey L. Sponsler - 

News Flash: Recently, in Communist Red China, the People's Armed Police destroyed a Christian megachurch.