Katie Stavick

Wasilla

Reporter at Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman

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Alaska recognizes May 5 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

For decades, Alaska Native communities have struggled with high rates of assault, abduction, and murder of tribal members. The numbers tell the story. Alaska Native women are overrepresented in the domestic violence victim population by 250 percent, and even though Alaska Natives make up 19 percent of the population in Alaska, they represent 47 percent of the reported rape victims in the State. kAm~G6C2==[ >@C6 E92? `]d >:==:@? p>6C:42? x?5:2? 2?5 p=2D<2 }2E:G6 H@>6? 92G6 6IA6C:6?465 G:@=6?46 :?
Mat-Su Borough high schools prepare for graduations

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

All across the Mat-Su Borough, valedictorians and salutatorians are putting the polish on their speeches, Color Guards are practicing displaying honors, and students are buzzing with excitement, while their families are equal parts excited and sad as seniors prepare to mark a major milestone as another graduation season is here. Nearly 1,100 students are planning to walk across stages to the notes of “Pomp and Circumstances” after completing the rigorous graduation requirements.
Murkowski, Schatz reintroduce legislation to help veterans with disabilities

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz (D-HI) have reintroduced the ‘Deliver for Veterans Act.’ This legislation expands an existing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grant program to allow the funds awarded to a veteran to acquire an adapted vehicle to also be used to cover the cost of shipping the vehicle to where it’s needed.
VA announces major survivor benefits reforms

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on May 5 announced a three-pronged approach to eliminate barriers and streamline the process for how eligible survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and servicemembers apply for and receive VA benefits and services. Starting this month, specific improvements include:kAm\%96 'p’D ~77:46 @7 $FCG:G@CD pDD:DE2?46 H:== 36 >@G65 7C@> E96 '6E6C2?D q6?67:ED p5>:?:DEC2E:@? E@ E96 ~77:46 @7 E96 'p $64C6E2CJ] x? a_a`[ E96 q:56? 25>:?:DEC2E:@?
School board prepares for final sessions of school year

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) school board is gearing up for the last sessions before the end of the 2024-25 school year. The MSBSD will first recognize student academic and athletic achievement on May 7 at 5 p.m. ahead of the regularly scheduled school board meeting at 6 p.m.kAm~? E96 286?52[ E96 25>:?:DEC2E:@? H:== AC6D6?E 2 C6G:D65 3F586E 7@==@H:?8 v@G6C?@C |:<6 sF?=62GJ’D G6E@ @7 wq eh[ =68:D=2E:@? E92E H@F=5 92G6 2==@42E65 S`[___ E@ E96 32D6 DEF56?E 2==@42E:@?
Tractors take to the streets: Palmer hosts 9th annual ‘Drive Your Tractor to Work Day’

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Farmers, tractor enthusiasts, and community members came out to show their support for the growing community during the ninth annual ‘Drive Your Tractor to Work’ parade, celebrating the agricultural heritage and showcasing the vital role of agriculture in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Hosted by the Alaska Farmland Trust, the parade kicked off at the Alaska State Fairgrounds, with event creator Arthur Keyes leading the way.
Impactful community members pass the baton to Mat-Su College grads

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

Faculty, staff, and students at Mat-Su College (MSC) are making their final preparations, getting the caps and gowns ready to confer earned Bachelor Degrees, Associate Degrees and Certificates to deserving graduates for the Class of 2025. The ceremony is planned for this Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Glenn Massay Theater. kAmt=:K236E9 #:A=6J[ @FE8@:?8 !C6D:56?E 2?5 rt~ @7 E96 |2E\$F w62=E9 u@F?52E:@?
Wasilla man arrested, charged with murder in the death of a local teen

1 week ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

After months of investigation, the Alaska State Troopers (AST) have made an arrest in the death of 16-year-old Alena Toennis. On April 30, troopers arrested 45-year-old Sean Mobley of Wasilla on charges of murder in the second degree and manslaughter. He is also charged with misconduct involving a controlled substance in the first degree. kAmp E9@C@F89 :?G6DE:82E:@? 3J E96 p=2D<2 qFC62F @7 x?G6DE:82E:@? 7@F?5 E92E :? }@G6>36C[ a_ac[ |@3=6J AC@G:565 76?E2?J= E@ %@6??:D 367@C6 232?5@?:?8 96C @?
Palmer City Council: Breaking down the information and action memorandums

2 weeks ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

During the special Palmer City Council meeting on April 29, much council discussion revolved around agenda the items under New Business--Information Memorandum 25-001, which would inform the council on administrative policy for city-wide donations, and Action Memorandum 25-045, which would authorize the city manager to initiate a Library Capital Fundraising Campaign for the construction of the new library, and Information Memorandum 25-002, regarding the construction budget, funding sources,...
Frustrations voiced during special council meeting for new Palmer library

2 weeks ago | frontiersman.com | Katie Stavick

From the moment the special council meeting was announced at the April 22 Palmer City Council, several council members made it clear that they were unhappy with the circumstances, specifically that the new city manager, Kolby Zerkel, would only have had two days on the job. This despite the meeting would allow residents to get an update on the design plans for the new Palmer Library.