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Going Door To Door: A Conversation With Bea Adler

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2026/09/25

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Bea Adler, as she discusses going door-to-door this campaign season.

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Valley Edition: Dave Griffin, Port Director, Port...

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2026/09/25

Dave Griffen, Port Director at Port MacKenzie in the Mat-Su Borough, joins host Mike Chmielewski on Valley Edition to discuss the past, present, and future of the port. Also, an update on the rail spur to the port. Port MacKenzie is located in the Upper Cook Inlet with immediate access to major road corridors to […]

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Page 2 Sept. 25 Full Circle: Students from Saroma,...

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2026/09/25

Each summer a group of Palmer middle school and high school students travel to Saroma, Japan. Each student stays with the family of a Saroma student. The paired students are about the same age. Then, in the fall, the Saroma students come here. Usually, each stays with the family of the Palmer student that stayed […]

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Radio Book Club: “Euphoria: A Novel” by Lily King

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2026/09/25

Join our hosts Pamela Huber and Mary Ann Cockle as they discuss the book “Euphoria: A Novel” by author Lily King. Set between two World Wars and inspired by events in the life of revolutionary anthropologist Margaret Mead, “Euphoria” is an enthralling story of passion, possession, exploration, and sacrifice from accomplished author Lily King. Image/Text […]

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Page 2 Thu. Sept. 24: Stuff Happening This Weekend

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2026/09/24

It’s official. Fall is here. Summer is gone. That is no reason to sit around and gather dust. Let’s take a look at a few of the events going on in and around the Greater PalmerMetroPlex this weekend. The Palmer Community Foundation hosts its Annual Community Celebration tonight at the Palmer Depot from 5:30 to […]

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Page 2 Wed. Sept. 23: One Million Dollars

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2026/09/23

The Palmer Community Foundation has reached a milestone, a one million dollar endowment in less than ten years. Foundation board member Mike Liebing notes that the organization was established in 2017. It has steadily built its financial base. The goal is to create a permanent source of funding for local nonprofit organizations. Donations to the […]

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Palmer Community Foundation and the Annual Community...

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2026/09/22

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Mike Liebing with the Palmer Community Foundation. Listen as they discuss the mission of the Foundation and the upcoming Annual Community Celebration, being held on Thursday, the 24th of September, at the Palmer Depot. Palmer Community Foundation serves as a conduit to distribute charitable resources within our designated […]

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Page 2 Tue. Sept. 22: Oh, Honey

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2026/09/22

Can you overwinter bees in the Mat-Su? If so, how do beekeepers get ready for winter? How do the honey bees get ready for winter? The Mat-Su has a thriving community of bee keepers. Many are finding ways to keep bees through the winter. Jeremy Anderson has been keeping bees in Chickaloon for eleven years. […]

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Mat-Su Borough Emergency Preparedness Expo 2026

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2026/09/21

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Beatrice Adler and Debra McGhan, with the 2026 Mat-Su Borough Emergency Preparedness Expo. Listen as the discuss the upcoming expo. Lots of emergencies can impact us here in the Mat-Su Borough. Come learn how to make sure you and your family are prepared at the Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness […]

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Page 2 Mon. Sept. 21: School District Update with...

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2026/09/21

Mat-Su School District Superintendent Randy Trani discussed student achievement, enrollment, funding challenges, and school transportation with Emily Forstner on Valley Edition last week. The superintendent began with positive news. Test scores in the district continue to lead the Big Five school districts in Alaska. He said Mat-Su is also gaining ground faster than comparable districts. […]

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Your Health: Testosterone #2

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2026/09/21

Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they continue a multi-part discussion about Testosterone in Men and Women. Testosterone is a sex hormone that helps men build muscle and develop sexual traits, like libido and hair growth. Women have small amounts of testosterone, too. Testosterone levels are naturally much higher in males. If testosterone […]

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Home To Roost #72

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2026/09/19

This week on Home to Roost: the Fed raises rates, Sutton’s Evan Jones Mine supplies fossils for a conversation about Alaska’s warmer future, and Trump’s remarks about blood and genetics put purported pedigrees on the agenda. Then we open some very old mail: Kendall v. United States (1838), a reminder that presidential supervision doesn’t erase […]

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Kombucha Palooza!

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2026/09/18

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Tom Spoth, the Kombucha Master at Kombucha 203. Learn about the history of Kombucha Palooza. Tom Spoth has been crafting small batches for 203 since the beginning. Image/photo credit: Kombucha 203

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In Summary: September 16th, 2026

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2026/09/18

Emily Forstner talks with Mike Chmielewski about the September 16th, 2026, Mat-Su School Board meeting. The School Board is the governing body of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. More information is available on the Mat-Su School District website. The School Board meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month in the School Board […]

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Inside The City: Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper

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2026/09/18

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Palmer’s Mayor Jim Cooper. Listen as they discuss some differences between Mayor Cooper’s first term as mayor in the early 2000’s and now. Jim Cooper, Mayor of Palmer photo credit: City of Palmer

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Ag Matters: Mid Valley Greenhouse

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2026/09/18

Join host Ken Hoffman and his guest, Melissa Lytwyn, Production Manager for Mid Valley Greenhouse. Listen as they discuss the history and operations of this local family owned business. Photo Credit: MidValley Greenhouse

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Valley Edition: Inside the District: Dr. Randi Trani,...

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2026/09/18

Join host Emily Forstner as she interviews Mat-Su School Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani for Inside the District. Listen as they discuss many issues facing the school district, with a primary focus on the current budget. The Mat-Su Borough School District is dedicated to providing high-quality education that prepares students for success in college, careers, and […]

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Page 2 Fri. Sept. 18: Community Input Helps with...

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2026/09/18

The Palmer Museum of History and Art packs a lot into its tiny log cabin on Valley Way. It shares the space with the Palmer Visitor Information Center. It has a gift shop. The Palmer showcase gardens are on its grounds. It offers walking tours of Palmer. It hosts events like Artist of the Week […]

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Page 2 Thu. Sept. 17: Fun Fall Things

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2026/09/17

Well, the leaves have turned yellow and are headed to the ground. There can be no doubt, Fall has returned right on schedule. At least there are plenty of interesting events to keep us company this weekend. If karaoke is your thing, then you are in luck tonight. Klondike Mike’s in downtown Palmer hosts Thursday […]

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Page 2 Wed. Sept. 16: Closing down the garden

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2026/09/17

The sun was warm this weekend, but winter is coming. People are putting their gardens to bed. And gardeners hope we do not have another winter like last year. Sharon McEntee has been gardening in Sutton for 43 years. She built up the original thin soil with compost and loads of topsoil. She prefers a […]

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