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Page 2 Oct. 17: How To Help

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2025/10/17

It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page on Friday October 17, 2025. We are all stunned by devastation across Western Alaska left behind by Typhoon Halong and the toll it has taken on families and communities. Alaskans don’t stand by, we step up. We ask, “How can we help?” […]

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Author interviews: The Missing Pages Alyson Richman

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2025/10/16

Mike Chiemlewski talks with Alyson Richman about her 10th novel, The Missing Pages. Alyson explains why she writes historical novels and the research that she puts into learning about the time period. In the novel, Violet Hutchins is working as a page at the Widener Library. When mysterious things begin happening at the library, Violet […]

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Internet Weather Report

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2025/10/16

Mike Chielewski welcomes Peter House from Deep Tree to talk about current cybersecurity threats and tech issues. October is Cyber Security Month. Mike asked ChatGPT about any security issues in Alaska in the past month. ChatGPT answered that no major breach or attack has been recorded. Peter explains why, unless they are legally or statutorily […]

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Fun Run to Support CCS Early Learning

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2025/10/16

Palmer High School students created a Fun Run to earn money for the CCC Early Learning. The Fun Fun will take place at the Palmer High School Cross Country Trails on Sunday, October 19th. Palmer High students will be along the race route, handing out candy. There will be a diaper dash, a 1K run, […]

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Ag Matters:Blankenship Farms

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2025/10/16

Dylan Blankenship of Blankenship Farms visits with Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Dylan says, “I’m a plowboy, not a cowboy.” He explains to Ken the different levels of hay and their grading system. This knowledge helps set prices and allows the consumer to know the quality of the hay. Dylan discusses the growing season and […]

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Help for Western Alaska

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2025/10/16

Here’s the list of items that you can bring to Palmer City Hall for the folks affected by the typhoon.

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Thur. Oct. 16: What’s a Hybrid Course Anyway?

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2025/10/16

It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page on Thursday October 16, 2025. Hybrid course enrollment at Mat-Su Central School has increased by 28 percent over the past year due to the rapid growth of the new Mat-Su Hybrid Learning Academy. Hybrid classes combine classroom instruction, independent study at home, […]

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Page 2 Oct. 15: Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center

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2025/10/15

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page on Wednesday October 15, 2025. The first layer of winter snow settles on Arkose Ridge in Hatcher Pass. It signals the start of a busy season for avalanche forecasters at the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center or HPAC. Marissa Bieger is the executive […]

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Sweeney Todd at The Glenn Massay

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2025/10/14

The Tony award-winning Broadway sensation premieres on October 24th, so get your tickets EARLY and beat the rush! Support the talented local performers and musicians as they bring this one-of-a-kind musical to the Glenn Massay Theatre stage. This production does have mature themes, and we encourage guests to do their own research regarding the content […]

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Home To Roost 2025-10-11

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2025/10/14

On Home to Roost, Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review ICE enforcement and contracts in Alaska, uncertainties regarding rural air subsidies, and the significance of having a separate judicial branch. John also tries to win at Rachel’s Public Policy Pursuit.

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Ag Matters: Pratt Family Farms

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2025/10/07

Chanel Pratt from Pratt Family Farms joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Chanel talked about their farm and raising show lambs for FFA and 4-H. The farm also has cows, a mini donkey, and four dogs. Along with farming, Chanel and her husband have full-time jobs. They were also instrumental in establishing a local […]

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Page 2 Oct. 7: MSB Library Board Reviews Book Purchases

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2025/10/07

As national debates continue over restricting or banning books, a new policy in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough brings the discussion to the local level. The borough already has the Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee or LCAC. The LCAC is a seven-member board formed in 2024 in response to public concern about books for children and teens already […]

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Page2 Oct. 6, 2025: Banned Books Week

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2025/10/06

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page on Monday, October 6, 2025. Banned Books Week is October 5-11 this year. It began more than 40 years ago in response to a surge in attempts to restrict reading materials in schools and libraries. The American Library Association explains that a […]

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Page 2 Oct. 3 – Weekend Events

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2025/10/03

Today’s Page 2 features events for tonight and tomorrow. Start your weekend with Oktoberfest at Schwabenhof in Wasilla tonight. There will be German dinner specials and a KaraokeFest. The fun starts at 6pm. Or try out Unplugged at 7pm at The Commons in Wasilla. This is a mic-free open mic with no stage, just voices […]

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Page 2 Oct. 2: Principal Moore & the Hybrid Academy

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2025/10/02

Former Snowshoe Elementary School principal Jason Moore first heard about the proposed hybrid learning program at Mat-Su Central School earlier this year. The idea was introduced at the first school board meeting of 2025. It intrigued him. The plan called for a Hybrid Learning Academy housed at Mat-Su Central School. For the district, it’s an […]

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Page 2 Wed. Oct. 1: Palmer Parking

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2025/10/01

The City of Palmer is asking residents, business owners, and visitors to help shape the future of downtown Palmer. An online survey is now open as part of the City’s Parking and Pedestrian Access Strategic Plan for downtown. The goal of the plan is to improve mobility, safety, and accessibility in the Central Business District. […]

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Author Interview: The Complete Bone and Joint Health...

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2025/09/30

This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide is the first resource to consider bone and joint health together. Learn which nutrients the body needs in what amounts, which anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep in your kitchen, and what exercises can help improve bone health. The great-tasting recipes are for everyone, from omnivores to vegans.

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Page 2 Sept. 30: Orange Shirt Day

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2025/09/30

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Today is Orange Shirt Day, reminding us that Every Child Matters. Orange Shirt Day was first observed in Canada in 2013. It is now recognized in many places in the U.S as well. Orange Shirt Day honors […]

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Radio Book Club: Mother Courage and Her Children by...

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2025/09/29

David Cheezem shares his thoughts on Bertolt Brecht’s 1939 play Mother Courage and Her Children. The play explores the corrosive nature of war, the cyclical futility of conflict, the tension between wartime and peacetime morality, and how individuals become complicit in violence and exploitation for economic gain.

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Meggie Aube from The Palmer Arts Council

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2025/09/29

Palmer Arts Council Managing Director Meggie Aube speaks with Mike Chmielewski about the council. It has been in operation for 25 years, offering a range of activities including musicals, plays, summer camps, art classes, and more. The Palmer Arts Council offers free arts classes on Mondays for students aged 12-18. All supplies and materials are […]

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