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Valley Edition: Borough tax assessments

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2026/01/30

Borough Finance Director Cheyenne Heindel discusses tax assessments for property taxes with host Mike Chmielewski on this week’s Valley Edition.

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Ag Matters: 2026 Farm and Garden Show.

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2026/01/30

Host Ken Hoffman interviews Jeremy Van Wolven about this year’s Farm and Garden show.

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Page 2 Wed. Jan. 28: Newsies is Coming and Downtown...

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2026/01/29

It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page for Wednesday January 28, 2026. A ragtag group of paperboys went on strike in New York City in 1899. Their actions forced Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolf Hearst to change the way they paid the young workers. The boys –and some girls—could […]

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Page 2 Thu. Jan. 29: Weekend Happenings

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2026/01/29

It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page for Thursday January 29, 2026. The public comment period on Downtown Palmer Parking & Pedestrian Access Strategic Plan has been extended to Saturday. You can take a look at the plan on palmerak.org. If you have comments or questions use the link […]

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Valley Edition: Kenni Psenak, Alaska Venture Fund

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2026/01/27

Kenni Psenak is the wildfire outreach and communication manager at Alaska Venture Fund. Kenni talks with Mike Chmielewski about Alaska’s changing wildfire environment. There are typically over 1,300 to 1,400 fires annually in Alaska. The number of larger fires has doubled over the past decade, averaging over 40 large wildfires per year. The Alaska Venture […]

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Page 2 Tue. Jan. 27: Project Homeless Connect

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2026/01/27

It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Today’s Page 2 is a condensed version of an article in the Mat-Su Sentinel. The Mat-Su Valley hosts its annual Project Homeless Connect today. This free, one-day “one-stop shop” event supports people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. […]

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Page 2 Mon. Jan. 26: A School Resource Officer

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2026/01/26

It’s time for Page Two, news that might not make the front page for Monday January 26, 2026. Palmer police officer Keith Barkwood serves as a school resource officer, called an SRO, at Palmer High School. He emphasizes that SROs are in schools to build relationships with students, not look for misconduct. The job follows […]

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Page 2 Fri. Jan. 23: Another Bus Driver Strike?

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2026/01/26

It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page for Friday, January 23, 2026. The Mat-Su Borough School District is bracing for a possible bus driver strike. Superintendent Trani warned the school board at their Wednesday meeting that negotiations are heating up between Durham School Services and the school bus drivers. […]

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On the Radio Jan. 26-31

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2026/01/26

Mon, Jan 26: Dr. Jill and Lee finish their 3-week discussion on heart failure on Your Health at 7:30 a.m., repeating at 5 p.m. Wed, Jan 28: Jeremy van Wulven talks about the Alaska Farm & Garden Show at Raven Hall this weekend with Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters at 7:30 a.m., repeating at 5:30 […]

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Inside the City: School Resource Officers 2026-1-23

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2026/01/26

School Resource Officer Keith Barkwood from the Palmer Police Department describes his experience in schools for the past six years.

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Ag Matters:Crop Propagation with Tandy Hoagate

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2026/01/23

Host Ken Hoffman interviews Tandy Hoagate from Common Ground Alaska to learn about crop propagation.

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Internet Weather Report: January 21st, 2026

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2026/01/23

Peter House from Deep Tree discusses current cybersecurity threats with host Mike Chmielewski. Peter discusses cyber scams featuring IRS scams.

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Radio Book Club: Jan 2026-“When The Sea Gives Up It’s...

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2026/01/23

Mary Ann and Rebecca from Fireside Books with Martha from Valley Market Real Estate discuss “When the Sea Gives Up the Dead” by Molly Olguin.

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Valley Edition: Mat-Su Borough Community Development...

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2026/01/23

Mike interviews Mat-Su Borough Development Director Jillian Morrissey to learn many of the ins and outs of the Borough’s waivers for Public Use Areas.

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Page 2 Thu. Jan. 22 Ferry Grants Repayment Finalized...

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2026/01/22

It’s time for Page Two, news that might not make the front page for Thursday January 22, 2026. The Mat-Su Borough will repay almost $6 million in federal transit grants by 2029 according to an article in the Mat-Su Sentinel. This repayment resolves issues tied to the failed Knik Arm ferry project. Payments begin with […]

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Page 2 Wed. Jan. 21 The Palmer Arts Council

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2026/01/21

It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page for Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Managing Director of the Palmer Arts Council Meggie Aube-Trammell keeps busy. She plans storytelling workshops; watercolor painting classes, popular and classical music concerts; and a class on cooking brisket. What? Brisket from an arts council? Why not? […]

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Page 2 Tue. Jan. 20: Palmer Council Meetings Last Week

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2026/01/20

It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page for Tuesday January 20, 2026. Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper discussed the two Palmer Council meetings last week in an interview on Big Cabbage Radio last Friday. The City Council held a special session with an executive session on the golf course contract […]

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Page 2 Mon. Jan. 19 One More Year of Cook Inlet Gas

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2026/01/19

It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page for Monday, January 19, 2026. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. Schools, government buildings, and banks are closed. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Glenn Massay from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn about the history of […]

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This Week on Big Cabbage Radio

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2026/01/18

Mon. Jan 19: Dr. Jill and Lee begin a 3-week series on heart failure on Your Health at 7:30 am. repeating at 5 pm. Wed. Jan 21: Tandy Hogate from Common Ground Alaska joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters at 7:30 a.m. repeating at 5:30 p.m Wed. Jan 21: Peter House from Deep Tree […]

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Inside The City: Public Works

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2026/01/16

Palmer Director of Public Works Jude Bilafter joins Mike Chmielewski on Inside the City.

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