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Page 2 Mon. Oct. 19: Superintendent Trani Discusses Enrollment Declines and Tough Budget Choices Oct 19, 2026

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Mat-Su Borough School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani discussed graduation rates, declining enrollment, budget cuts, and a proposed charter school on Valley Edition last week. The district has good news to share. It’s also facing difficult choices. Trani says the four-year graduation rate in the district is approaching 86 percent. At traditional schools, the rate is above 90 percent.

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Your Health: Migraines Oct 19, 2026

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Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they have a discussion about Migraines. A tension headache is the most common type of headache. These headaches often feel like a dull ache or pressure around the forehead, temples, or back of the head. Many people describe the sensation as a “tight band” around the head. Tension headaches are commonly associated with stress…

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Candidate Interviews Oct 18, 2026

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These interviews aired on Sunday October 18. We invited 21 candidates running for the November elections. The interviews air on Sunday, October 28. We asked all 39 candidates in competitive races. Not everyone took us up on the offer. School Board Seat 6 Ole Larson Jesse Sumner Borough Assembly Seat 1 Michelle Heun Borough Assembly 2 Phillip Licht Scott…

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Candidate Interviews Oct 18, 2026

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We interviewed 21 candidates running for the November elections. The interviews air on Sunday, October 28. We asked all 39 candidates in competitive races. Not everyone took us up on the offer. Here is the schedule with approximate times They will be posted under elections forum at 8:30 p.m.

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Trick or Trot Fun Run 2026 Oct 17, 2026

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Mark Lackey the Executive Director of CCS Early Learning, along with Shelby Serrata and Ivy Clemens, both with the Palmer High School’s International Baccalaureate Program. Listen in as they discuss the Trick or Trot Fun Run for 2026. The Fun Run benefits the CCS Early Learning programs around the Mat-Su. The Trick-or-Trot Fun Run begins on…

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Inside The City: Benji Johnson, Palmer’s City Clerk Oct 17, 2026

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Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guest, Benji Johnson, Palmer’s City Clerk, as they discuss the workings of the city clerk’s office during the recent election in Palmer. City Clerk’s Office The City Clerk’s Office serves as the official record keeper for the City of Palmer and plays a vital role in supporting transparent, efficient local government.

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Valley Edition: Inside the District: Dr. Randy Trani, Superintendent of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Oct 17, 2026

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Join host Emily Forstner as she interviews Mat-Su School Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani for Valley Edition: Inside the District. Listen as they discuss many issues facing the school district, with a primary focus on graduation rates and enrollment numbers in the Mat-Su School District. The Mat-Su Borough School District is dedicated to providing high-quality education that…

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Home To Roost #76 Oct 17, 2026

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This week on Home to Roost: Trump announced in Wasilla that Taiwan is ready to buy Alaska LNG, but Taiwan still remains only gas curious. A Republican accused his opponent of witchcraft. Does MAGA want to make Salem great again? And we discover how John Locke’s Christian understanding of natural rights contradicts Christian nationalism—apparently, the troublesome part of “all men are created equal”…

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Page 2 Fri. Oct. 16: Inside the Press Pen at the Trump Rally Oct 16, 2026

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Just about everything you saw and read about the Trump rally in Wasilla on Tuesday came from a fenced-off area on the floor of the Menard Center. It was called the press pen. Big Cabbage Radio volunteer Emily Forstner spent the day in the pen. This is her first person account. This was the first time a sitting president visited the Mat-Su. Dozens of journalists came.

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Valley Charities: A Conversation with Executive Director John Rossi Oct 15, 2026

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John Rossi of Valley Charities joins host Mike Chmielewski to talk about the Valley Charities 2026 online auction, “Leaves of Change.” Listen in as they discuss the purpose of the online auction and several of the items on the auction block. Go to valleycharities.org to sign up. Text/Image Credit: Valley Charities.

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