Valley food pantries prepare for a challenging time of year for families who depend on food assistance. Palmer Food Bank Executive Director Jennifer Brandt and Upper Susitna Food Pantry Executive Director LouAnne Carroll-Tysdal discussed how their organizations are responding to the growing need for food on Big Cabbage Radio last week. The Palmer Food Bank […]

Quincy council focuses on salaries and Flock cameras. Quincy playground arrest. Winter coat drive.

Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they begin a two-part discussion about headaches. (replayed from Sept. 2025) To get rid of a headache quickly, start with immediate physical relief, proper hydration, and targeted relaxation techniques. Depending on whether you are experiencing a tension headache (tightness around the head) or a migraine (throbbing pain, […]

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We're opening with our 9th segment highlighting the International Year of the Woman Farmer - putting Connecticut's woman farmers in focus with this year-long series. Today, we'll head up to Litchfield County to talk with a first generation farmer and founder of Howling Flats Farm, a family Angus beef and pork farm in Canaan. Hear about how this local woman farmer found her true passion by sheer coincidence.Then, we'll switch gears to talk about manufacturing. Late last month, For the People had the

South Korea is investing $54 billion in the Alaska gas line! Except, apparently, it isn’t. We follow the money—or, more accurately, look around for it. Meanwhile, bipartisan support for green energy shows signs of photosynthesis, we play another round of Public Policy Pursuit, and Thomas Paine declares, “In America, the law is king.” But did […]

Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Michael Carson with the Youth Task Force. Listen in as they discuss the upcoming Mat-Su Youth Summit being held on October 9th, 2026 Young adults/community leaders from the Valley share their personal stories at a previous Youth Summit panel to encourage local youth to persevere over adversity. Youth […]

Palmer’s City Manager Kolby Zerkel joins host Mike Chmielewski on Inside The City to discuss the latest issues affecting the City of Palmer. The discussion includes updates on the budgeting process and getting Palmer ready for the return of Winter Palmer City Manager Kolby Zerkel

Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper discusses the recent city council meeting for September 22nd. 2026, on this week’s Mayor’s Minutes with host Mike Chmielewski. Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper Photo credit: City of Palmer

Join host Mike Chmielewski on Valley Edition as he welcomes LouAnne Carroll-Tysdal, the Executive Director of the Upper Susitna Food Pantry, Jennifer Brandt with the Palmer Food Bank also joins the conversation. Learn how the food banks operate and help each other feed hungry folks in the Mat-Su. Palmer Emergency Food & Community Services, more […]

Quincy Veterans Services Director Christine Cugini and Quincy Firefighter William Meade discuss a community forum on mental health and suicide prevention that will be held October 6th at 6:30pm at Central Middle School in Quincy.

Quincy Veterans Services Director Christine Cugini and Quincy Firefighter William Meade discuss a community forum on mental health and suicide prevention that will be held October 6th at 6:30pm at Central Middle School in Quincy.

The parking lot at the Church of a Thousand Logs in Palmer was full last Saturday. So were the pews. A cello group played. Tables were decorated like a wedding reception. The crowd included people who have never attended the church. It was all for Co-Pastors Tim and Leisa Carrick. They are retiring. Pastor Tim […]

Quarry Hills audit request. Questions about ARPA funds. Food Trucks and Roll Hats.

Mike Chmielewski and Scott Blair from My Favorite Realty have their monthly talk about the local real estate market and current trends. Scott Blair

Winter is headed our way. The Termination Dust is getting real. Let’s find some fun things to do until it is time to strap the skis on. World-traveler, fiddler, and songwriter Chris Murphy plays at the Mat-Su Resort tonight at 6 p.m. His high-energy solo performances blend roots-driven violin, storytelling, and improvisation. JOIN Mat Su […]

Quincy flu clinic. 34 Quincy businesses honored. MBTA drones.

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides a review of the most recent licensing board meeting and a preview of the November 3rd state election.

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides a review of the most recent licensing board meeting and a preview of the November 3rd state election.

The weather is changing. The leaves are falling. That usually means the real estate market begins to fall in the Mat-Su. The market is usually steady year-round in places like Arizona, but not here. Real estate agent Scott Blair explains that Alaska is different. We have a seasonal market. We’re moving into the slower part […]