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Home to Roost 2025-9-27

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2025/09/29

This week, we review federal cuts to technical education, the implications for an Alaska LNG line, and growing South Korean doubts about investing in the US, as well as the concerns that the Founding Fathers had about irresponsible monetary policies. John also tries to answer another of Rachel’s news quizzes.

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Inside the City: Fire Safety & Domestic Violence Month

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2025/09/29

Palmer Fire Chief John Prevost and Police Sargent Richard Clark discuss October as Fire Safety Month & Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Mike Chmielewski. Chief Prevost and Sargent Clark describe how the two departments work hand in hand. For example in a fire the police play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of onlookers, […]

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Author Interviews: Daemon Protocol by JL Spears

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2025/09/29

Mike Chmielewski and JL Spears discuss his first fiction novel, The Daemon Protocol. In the book, Daniel Bennett thought he was building the future of medicine—an AI system designed to save lives. As the AI he nurtured begins making decisions no human can predict, Daniel confronts a terrifying truth: progress without limits might cost more […]

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Page 2 Sept. 26: Community Councils

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2025/09/26

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page on Friday, September 26, 2025. Every Borough Assembly meeting agenda includes Community Council reports. With only seven assembly members representing a borough 25,000 square miles in size, Community Councils are vital to making sure neighborhoods from Glacier View to Trapper Creek are […]

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Page 2 Sept. 25 MSC offers veterinary Tech

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2025/09/25

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page on Thursday, September 25, 2025 Ask a child what they want to do when they grow up, and chances are they will say, work with animals. For those who keep that dream into adulthood, Mat-Su College offers a Veterinary Technology program to […]

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Palmer Chamber Candidate Forum

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2025/09/24

Mike Chmielewski moderated the Palmer Candidates Forum hosted by the Palmer Chamber of Commerce on Wed. Sept. 24. Here is the video of the event.

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Page 2 Wed. Sept. 24: Best State Fair Ever

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2025/09/24

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page on Wednesday Sept. 24th, 2025. The 2025 Alaska State Fair didn’t just break records — it smashed them. This year’s fair drew an all-time high of 388,798 people, topping last year’s 370,485. Fair CEO Jeff Curtis said in the State Fair press […]

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Page 2 Sept. 23: MSB Pushes Composting to Cut Waste

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2025/09/23

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page on Tuesday September 23, 2025. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is investing millions into its landfill expansion — and working to keep as much waste out of it as possible. The borough is expanding Cell 4 of the Central Landfill, adding about four more […]

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Home to Roost 2025-9-20

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2025/09/23

Rachel Levitt and John Robertson review federal grant cuts to University of Alaska, how a heavy-handed ICE raid in Georgia undermines federal encouragement of South Korean support for an Alaska LNG line, and what the US Constitution says about scientific progress. Rachel also tries to stump John in Public Policy Pursuit. Saturday at 12:30 pm […]

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Author Interview: Bloom Again by Marybeth Holleman

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2025/09/23

Award-winning writer Marybeth Holleman talks with Mike Chmielewski about her new book. Raised by North Carolina’s Smokies, she now lives in the embrace of Alaska’s Chugach Mountains. Her essays, poetry, and articles have appeared in numerous journals, magazines, and anthologies. Bloom Again, her first fiction book, weaves together a narrative, characters, and a depiction of the […]

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Inside the City: John Diumennti

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2025/09/23

Palmer Airport Superintendent John Diumennti joins Mike Chmielewski on Inside the City. John and Mike covered a lot of information about the airport and the upcoming improvement plans. The lighting project requires the replacement of the controllers, conductors, and lights. John talked about the Airport Master Planning Session, which will be scheduled next year. The […]

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Page 2 Sept. 22: Fall Equinox Equals Studded Tires...

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2025/09/22

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page on Monday September 22, 2025 Fall officially begins today. Summer ends at 10:19 this morning, the moment of the fall equinox. At that time, the sun is directly over the equator. Daylight and darkness are nearly equal over most of the world. […]

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Palmer City Council Candidates 2025

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2025/09/22

Kenni Psenak conducted interviews with the candidates for the Palmer City Council which aired on September 21st starting at 4:00 pm. The election is on Tue. Oct. 7. Early voting runs Mon. Sept. 22 to Mon. Oct. 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Palmer City Hall in the Council Chambers. For the 3-year […]

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Your Health with Dr. Jill: High Blood Pressure

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2025/09/19

Dr. Jill Valerius joins Lee Henrikson to discuss high blood pressure. Dr. Jill explains how your blood pressure is taken and when it should be taken. The top number in your blood pressure reading is your systolic pressure — the force of the blood flow when it is pumped out of the heart. The second […]

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Morning Show Interviews: Palmer Community Foundation

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2025/09/19

Mike Chmielewski welcomed Mike Liebing with the Palmer Community Foundation. A community foundation is a grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined geographic area. Community foundations generate sustainable and permanent assets to support charitable activities and local nonprofits. This year, Palmer Community Foundation has given $120,000 in grants to […]

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Morning Show Interviews 2025-9-12 Emergency...

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2025/09/19

The 17th Annual Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness Expo will be held on Saturday, September 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The expo is a free, family-friendly event held at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla. The expo will feature hands-on training, live demonstrations, and exhibits covering a variety of safety topics: Hands-only CPR, Basic […]

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Valley Edition 2025-9-19 Dr. Randy Trani

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2025/09/19

School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani talks with Emily Forstner on Valley Edition. Emily congratulates Dr. Trani on winning the Alaska Superintendent of the Year. Another celebration is that the 2025 AK STAR results are in. Our students are not just keeping up; they are leading the way. Mat-Su students exceeded the state average in […]

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Internet Weather Report 2025-9-17

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2025/09/19

Peter House from Deep Tree talks about current cybersecurity threats with host Mike Chmielewski. Mike and Peter discussed the Anchorge Neighborhood Health Services breach, which involved 60,000 patients’ records. Peter explained that healthcare is a favorite target due to the diverse information available in the records. Elections are coming up soon, and Mike asked Peter […]

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Page 2 – Fri. Sept. 19 – La Nina by October

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2025/09/19

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page on Friday September 19, 2025 The winter forecast is developing, but with a large question mark attached. According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, there’s a 71 percent chance of a La Niña setting in by October. La Niña is […]

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Page 2 -Thu. Sept. 18 -More CTE Courses Coming

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2025/09/18

The Mat-Su School Board approved the Carl Perkins V grant at its regular Wednesday meeting, securing nearly $600,000 in federal funding for Career and Technical Education (also called CTE). The grant primarily funds instructional staff with the remainder going to supplies and equipment. This investment strengthens one of the most robust CTE programs in Alaska. […]

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