Students Sue District Over Free Speech

by Katie Stavick The Frontiersman    Wasilla, Alaska – Two students filed a lawsuit against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Nov. 30, stating that the district has violated their right to free speech.    The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are Ben Kolendo and Quinlen Schachle, both seniors in the District-Kolendo is a senior at Career …

A Taboo Subject: The Mental Health Of Pilots

by Catherine Ho San Francisco Chronicle    An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot’s attempt to shut down the engines on a San Francisco-bound commercial flight last month has drawn renewed attention to airline pilot mental health — a topic long considered taboo in the industry but one that has generated more scrutiny in recent years since the …

Dogs In Alaska Being Killed With Meth

by Kevin Burton    Three dogs have died so far, as someone in Palmer, Alaska is poisoning dogs with methamphetamines.    Katie Stavick of the Frontiersman newspaper, posted a story on it April 5.    “Dogs have many titles-man’s best friend, loyal and trusted companion, and beloved member of the family. That’s what makes a …