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Page 2 Tue. July 21: What’s happening at Mile 70 on...

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2026/07/21

There’s a straightaway section of the Glenn Highway between Sutton and Chickaloon at Milepost 70. The old Pinnacle Restaurant was here. For the last several years it has been the home of Alaska Woodyard, owned by Jeff and Jill Thornton. The properties across the Glenn Highway from Alaska Woodyard are backed by the Matanuska River. […]

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Your Health: Sunscreen Safety

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2026/07/20

Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson for a 2-part discussion on the pros and cons of Sunscreens.

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Page 2 Mon. July 20: MEA Bills Higher This Quarter

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2026/07/20

Matanuska Electric Association says members should expect a temporary increase in electricity bills this quarter due to higher fuel costs. The utility’s base rates remain unchanged. MEA Chief Strategy Officer Julie Estey explains that the increase comes from the Cost of Power Adjustment, or COPA. This portion of our bills reflects the cost of fuel […]

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Home To Roost #63

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2026/07/18

This week, Rachel and John take a break from their usual format and bring you interviews with Alaskans attending the Mat-Su Pride festival. Listen to hear how changes in federal policies are affecting people in our community.

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Valley Edition: Julie Estey, Matanuska Electric...

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2026/07/18

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest Julie Estey, Chief Strategy Officer for the Matanuska Electric Association, as they discuss rate increases and MEA’s stake in the possible gas pipeline. Julie Estey of MEA Image Credit: David McChesney/Frontiersman

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Home To Roost #59

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2026/06/20

This week, we review Trump’s plan to require grants and scientific research to pass his political litmus tests, we discuss the dismantling of Ocean Station Papa, the most sophisticated deep-sea monitoring system off Alaska’s coast, and we consider the Constitutional basis for federal funding of science.

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Valley Edition: Inside The District, Dr. Randy Trani,...

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2026/06/19

Join host Emily Forstner as she interviews Mat-Su School Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani for Inside the District. Together, they discuss the June 3rd. Mat-Su Borough School Board meeting. Mat-Su School Borough Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani Photo Credit: Mat-Su School Borough

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Inside The City: John Diumenti, Palmer Municipal...

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2026/06/19

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, John Diumenti, Superintendent of the Palmer Municipal Airport, as they discuss several types of aircraft at the airport and provide updates on the Airport Masterplan. Image Credit: Mat-Su Sentinel

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Page 2 June 19: Work Begins on East Cedar Avenue in...

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2026/06/19

Today is a Federal Holiday. That means federal and state offices, the U.S. Postal Service, and major financial institutions are closed. Borough and city offices are open. Palmer Public Works starts work on the East Cedar Avenue Improvement Project this week. The plan began nearly two and a half years ago. Public Works Director Jude […]

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Page 2 June 18 Weekend Happenings

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2026/06/18

Last weekend is a hard act to follow. A giant tip of the hat to all those that came out and made Colony Days 2026 one to remember. And we have plenty more summer to enjoy, so let’s move on to this weekend. The See You Next Door music series at the Bleeding Heart Brewery […]

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Internet Weather Report: June 17th, 2026

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2026/06/17

Join host Mike Chmielewski with Peter House from Deep Tree as they discuss current cybersecurity threats and international travel dangers. Image Credit: DeepTree

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Ag Matters: Michelle Church, Moonstone Farm

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2026/06/17

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Michelle Church of Moonstone Farm, as they discuss the farm’s history photo credit: Moonstone Farm

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Page 2 June 17: A Different Kind of Graduation

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2026/06/17

There’s a different kind of graduation ceremony happening this weekend. Sure, there will be caps and gowns. There will be handshakes and diplomas. There will be a keynote speaker, just like your public high school graduation. There will be feelings of accomplishment, of pride, of moving on, and of turning the page to a new […]

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Palmer’s Independence Day Ceremony with Canons.

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2026/06/16

Chuck Kaucic joins host Mike Chmielewski to discuss the upcoming Independence Day Ceremony on July 4th. This special event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and features patriotic music, public readings of founding documents, and field cannon firings. Photo credit: Mat-Su Sentinel

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Juneteenth Celebration in Palmer

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2026/06/16

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Aundra Jackson and Gage Saxton with the Mat-Su MLKjr Foundation, as they discuss the upcoming Juneteenth Celebration in Palmer. image courtesy of Mat-Su MLKjr Foundation

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Page 2 June 16: Sutton Cleanup

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2026/06/16

Ah, the snow’s long gone. And you know what that means? Community clean up across the borough! Sutton went above and beyond a normal community clean up this year. Over 250 people pitched in. They filled dumpster after dumpster. How did they do it? They partnered with the Borough Planning Department. Development Services Manager Wade […]

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This week on Big Cabbage Radio

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2026/06/16

Tue Jun 16 Aundra Jackson and Gage Saxton talk about the Juneteenth celebration in Palmer this Friday at 8 a.m., repeating at 5 p.m. Chuck Kaucik talks about the 250th anniversary celebration of our country sponsored by St John’s Lutheran Church at about 8:15 a.m., repeating at 5:15 p.m. Wed Jun 17 Michelle Church from […]

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Your Health: Prostate Cancer Screenings (part two)

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2026/06/15

Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they continue a discussion on prostate cancer screening. Image Credit: CDC

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Page 2 June 15: KRUA Visited Big Cabbage Radio

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2026/06/15

Three student radio station operators, the staff advisor, and the broadcast engineer from KRUA visited our studio last week. KRUA is the student-run radio station at UAA. The idea of a visit started because a board in one of their studios died. They needed a new sound board. We happened to have a spare board […]

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Colony Days Parade 2026

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2026/06/14

Here is the link to the video on YouTube

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