Contributed by City of Wasilla -

Big families cultivate chaos. Mary Havens knows this all too well.

PRESS RELEASE from United Way of Mat-Su -

Please join United Way of Mat-Su and our many dedicated community partners for a day of focus on building healthy, resilient communities.

Contributed by Debra McGhan -

As the sun sets over the waters of Cloudy Lake, the reds, golds and oranges blaze across the sky cutting through the branches and leaves of the tress amplified by the reflection in the water.

Contributed by Noel Crowley-Bell, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, Alaska Family Services, Inc. & Breathe Free Mat-Su Chair -

Late in the afternoon on May 12th, a Saturday, Senate Bill 63 received approval by the House and was re-approved by the Senate later that evening.

Contributed by Mike Shower -

My last article in The People's Paper was about Alaska's budget problems.

Contributed by Josh Fryfogle -

Despite the technical difficulties early on in their set, the group powered through, making me forget all about any delay that might, or might not, have even happened.

Contributed by Michelle Olsen -

Have you ever wondered where yarn comes from?

Contributed by Hillary Saffran -

Laughter is a therapeutic tool. I’m not joking!

PRESS RELEASE from Mat-Su Health Foundation -

The Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors recently approved 10 grants totaling $1,890,616 to support a variety of programs and services benefitting Mat-Su residents.

Contributed by Michelle Overstreet -

In June, Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) and the Mat-Su Health Foundation held a press conference announcing a partnership that would offer funding for CITC to provide services to members of the Mat Su Valley.

Contributed by Mike Coons, President Greater Alaska Chapter AMAC -

The Greater Alaska Chapter of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) held a governor candidates forum at the Chugiak Senior Center on Jun 23rd.

Contributed by Wes Keller -

The broad scope of jobs based on “law” illustrate its priority in society.

Contributed by Diana Straub -

Your skin is the largest organ of your body; when it is broken, it allows germs an entrance to breed infection.

Contributed by Stephen Wright -

People often ask me why I am running for lieutenant governor. I often respond to them by saying, “Somebody has to defend Alaska.”

Contributed by David Vesper, State Director for The Alaska Fathers’ Rights Movement -

Part one of my article was in response to a woman that wrote to the Alaska Fathers’ Rights Movement.

Contributed by Bruce Walden -

It’s time to begin choosing new leadership and a new direction.

Contributed by Sonya Maria Funaro-Soto, Just Botanicals -

Do the weed plants in your yard drive you crazy?

Contributed by Michael D. Sheldon -

As we move forward in the last few months of the campaign to elect a governor of this State of Alaska, it's imperative that we don’t make the same mistake in the past and elect a governor who is not following the money and or any special-interest groups.