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Real Estate Report 2025-6-25

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2025/09/10

Mike Chmielewski and Scott Blair from My Favorite Realty have their monthly talk about real estate. They discussed commercial real estate pricing, comparing new versus older sites. The mortgage rate is staying steady at 7% to 7.5% depending on the loan agreement. What can be done to make your house seller-friendly, Scott reminds us, is […]

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Author Interviews 2025-9-2 Twin Pines by Sarah Lengler

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2025/09/10

Sarah Lengler discusses with Mike Chmielewski the process of writing and publishing her first novel, Twin Pines. Mike asked Sarah what she had learned from writing her first book. Sarah says that she never knew how bad her grammar was. She notices everything around her, whether on walks or as she watches TV, and often […]

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Inside the City 2025-6-27 Palmer Fire Dept.

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2025/09/10

John Prevost, Intermin Chief of the Palmer Fire Department, joins Mike Chmiekewski and David Shields. John answers David and Mike’s questions about gear, from weight to special ways to clean the different parts of the equipment. Training drills, such as those held at the old library building, are essential for keeping firefighters ready to meet […]

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Mayor’s Minutes 2025-6-25 Mayor Steve Carrington

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2025/09/10

Mike Chmielewski hosted Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington to talk about the City Council meeting of June 24th. Gary Wolf gave a presentation about the new library. There are three parts of a project this size: Design estimate, construction, and actual cost. We are still in the design phase. The council awarded the contract for the […]

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In Summary 2025-9-4 Emily Forstner

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2025/09/10

Mike Chmielewski and Emily Forstner discussed the School Board Meeting of Wednesday, September 3rd. Dr. Randy Trani was honored for being named the 2026 Superintendent of the Year for the State of Alaska. Teachers and staff members were celebrated for winning state and national awards. Education issues discussed by the board for the next session […]

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Ag Matters 2025-9-3 Alaska Food Company

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2025/09/10

CEO Mandy Mitchell and Procurement and Sales Manager Danielle Kudla from the Alaska Food Company join host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Alaska Food Company makes freeze-dried fruits, custard ice cream, and mashed potatoes. Freeze-drying preserves flavor, nutrition, and shelf-life. Some fruit comes from the lower 48, but they are exploring ways to use more […]

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Page 2 Wed. Sept. 10- Excise Tax Open House and info

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2025/09/10

In the Palmer City Council meeting last night, the council decided to postpone action on the proposed change to the downtown parking, ordinance 25-004, to January 2026, when the study on downtown parking, access, and walkability is completed. We will have more information Thursday morning at 7:30 during Mayor’s Minutes with Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington. The […]

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Page 2 Sept. 9, 2025: City Elections

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2025/09/09

It’s election season, and here on Page 2, we’re bringing you the information you need to make sure your vote is counted in the upcoming municipal elections. City elections for Palmer, Wasilla, and Houston are coming up on Tuesday, October 7th. Borough and School Board elections will take place 4 weeks later on Tuesday, November […]

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Mayor’s Minutes 2025-8-27

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2025/09/02

Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington joins Mike Chmielewski in a discussion of the Aug. 26th city council meeting. Palmer delegates who traveled to our sister city, Saroma, Japan, talked about their experiences in Japan. Colby Zerkal, the Palmer City Manager, briefly addressed the council. One topic was the investigation into the matter of the video of […]

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Morning Interviews 2025-8-27 Herb Bischoff

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2025/09/02

Herb Bischoff shares with Mike Chmielewski about his recent trip to Uganda and Madagascar. The trip getting to Uganda and Madagascar is arduous, with extended hours on a plane, but Herb feels it is more than worth the time and trouble. Herb works with Global Builders, which is a part of the Fuller Center for […]

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Real Estate Update 2025-8-27

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2025/09/02

Scott Blair from My Favorite Realty gives an update on the real estate market and talks with host Mike Chmielewski. Scott explained the difference between a seller’s market and a buyer’s market. Scott clarified that the median cost is calculated using four months of records. There is a significant difference in the price of new […]

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Your Health with Dr. Jill 2025-8-25 Gallbladder

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2025/09/02

Dr. Jill Valerius discusses the gallbladder with Lee Henrikson. Dr. Jill explains precisely what the gallbladder is, what it does, and why a healthy gallbladder is so vital. The gallbladder plays a crucial role in the detoxification process, helping to remove cholesterol and other waste products from the body. Dr. Jill also explains what we […]

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Valley Edition 2025-8-29 Dr. Deena Bishop

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2025/08/31

Mike Chmielewski conversed with Dr. Deena Bishop, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, at the Alaska State Fair. Their wide-ranging conversation about education in Alaska encompassed everything from current legislative developments to assessment testing.

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Inside the City 2025-8-29 Commander Luke Szipszky

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2025/08/29

Mike Chmielewski welcomed Commander Luke Szipszky to discuss aspects of public safety. Public safety encompasses more than just the police force; it also includes the fire department and rescue services. The department are exploring new technologies, including AI, to streamline their work and provide better service. Commander Szipszky also talked about the police process to […]

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Home to Roost 2025-8-23

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2025/08/29

John and Rachel discuss gerrymandering and the Trump-Putin summit;play two truths and a lie; and look at recent controversies about the 19th Amendment.

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Ag Matters 2025-8-26 Lamarr Anderson

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2025/08/29

LaMarr Anderson talks about the projects at the Rebarchek Agricultural Park on the Alaska State Fair Grounds with host Ken Hoffman. The mission of the Rebarchek Agricultural Park is to preserve the history of agricultural culture in the Mat-Su Valley and Alaska, while promoting agriculture for today and the future. The farm offers a limited […]

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Home To Roost 2025-8-16

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2025/08/26

This week, John and Rachel examined gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party. They discussed the Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage to address the war in Ukraine. They played a game of two truths and a lie; Let’s see if John can win this week. John examines recent controversies surrounding […]

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Inside the City 2025-8-22 Crystal Dermer

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2025/08/26

Palmer Public Administration Assistant Crystal Dermer joins Mike Chmielewski on Inside the City. The Department of Public Works has responsibilities that include street cleaning, maintenance of city vehicles and equipment, managing refuse collection, and numerous other tasks, organized into seven departments. Crystal’s job is to keep all the departments organized and to stay on top […]

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Radio Book Club 2025-8-22 Jessica Lee Dispersals: On...

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2025/08/26

Jodie Anderson joins Judy Gette to discuss Jessica Lee’s book Dispersals. On Plants, Borders, and Belonging, which asks readers to consider how plants challenge not only spatial borders but taxonomic ones. Her book is the result of intensive research, and her memories are written in poetic prose.

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Valley Edition/Voices of the Mat-Su, Aug. 22

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2025/08/23

Unforgettable. This is the last episode in the Voices of the Mat-Su podcast series. In it, we turn the tables and interview Emily Forstner about her experience as producer of the series in this final show.

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