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Page Two Oct. 30:iTech – Flexible & Connected

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2025/10/30

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page for Thursday, October 30, 2025. In part three of our series on flexible learning in the Mat-Su, we look at iTech coursework. iTech Learning is a fully online program in the Mat-Su Borough School District that blends student independence with strong support […]

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Page 2 Oct 29: So Many Choices

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2025/10/29

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page for Wednesday October 29, 2025. First up, the big news is that last night at the Palmer City Council meeting, the council awarded the bid for construction of the new library. We’ll have more details on Mayor’s Minutes tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. […]

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Mayor’s Minutes for Oct. 14

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2025/10/29

Mayor Cooper and Mike Chmielewski discussed issues from the October 14th City Council meeting. Three actions were approved: authorizing the City Manager, Kolby Zerkel, to award the Airport Lighting Project to Granite Construction; awarding a contract to HDL Engineering Consultants for the Survey, Final Design, and Bidding Assistance for the Evergreen Avenue Improvements Project; and […]

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Morning Show Interview: Herb travels to Bhutan

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2025/10/28

Mike Chmielewski welcomes Herb Bischoff back from Bhutan. When asked about Bhutan, Herb said they don’t have a GNP; they have a Gross National Happiness Scale. This scale includes environmental conservation, cultural preservation, good government, and sustainable development. Bhutan has only been open to tourists since September 2022. Most of the population lives in Thimphu, […]

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Page Two Oct. 28: Events this Week

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2025/10/28

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Tonight the Palmer City Council meets at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a public hearing on the ordinance to prohibit unauthorized camping within city limits. There is also a committee of the whole discussion on The full […]

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Ag Matters: Frank Bell From Palmer Brewing Co.

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2025/10/27

Frank Bell from Palmer Brewing Company joins host Ken Hoffman on Ag Matters. Palmer Brewing Co. is located in Palmer’s Industrial Park, where Arkose Brewery used to be. Frank got his start in home brewing and enjoyed not just the science but also the art of creating beer, as well as the camaraderie he has […]

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Page 2 Oct. 27: The Importance of Local Radio

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2025/10/27

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page for Monday, October 27, 2025. Federal support for public broadcasting officially ended on October 1, leaving small, rural stations across Alaska scrambling to stay on the air. Less than two weeks later one of the most destructive storms to ever hit Western […]

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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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