It’s election season. We asked the 39 candidates that are campaigning for contested seats in our listening area to sit down for an interview. This includes the Borough Assembly, School Board, State House, Governor, and US Congress candidates. About 20 replied and were interviewed.
We will air these interviews on Sunday starting at 3 p.m. We will post the interviews on our website after they air. These are about 20 minute conversations with each candidate. We should have a schedule posted on Saturday.
Early voting for the November election starts on Monday. You can vote early at the Menard Center or the Borough building. Check elections.alaska.gov/avo for voting times.
18 candidates including 2 to be recorded tomorrow Berry for State Senate M and Sumner for SB 6. That will be 3 Assembly candidates, 2 SB, 1 US Senate, 2 US Congress, 6 AK House4 AK Senate
Songwriters in the Round returns to Everett’s at The Mat-Su Resort tonight. Artists take the stage at 6:30 p.m. This show never disappoints. Show and ticket information are at mat-suresort.com
The Reindeer Farm Fall Family Fun Event continues tomorrow and Saturday at…you guessed it, the Reindeer Farm out in the Butte. This celebration features a pumpkin patch, a hay maze, tons of games, and food trucks. Tickets and farm information can be found at reindeerfarm.com
Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical opens tomorrow at Valley Performing Arts for a three-week run. The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage. It is based on the classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson. The show schedule and ticket information are at vpaalaska.org.
The Holiday Bazaar continues this weekend on the Alaska State Fairgrounds. This event provides an opportunity to jumpstart holiday shopping. It features a range of gifts from more than 100 vendors. The bazaar is in Raven Hall and the Hoskins Building. Admission is free. Check alaskastatefair.org for hours and information.
Taylor Fire Protection hosts a Kids Fire Safety Training event on Saturday. Fire safety professionals provide hands-on training. Kids learn how to use a fire extinguisher. There will be free snacks, a bounce house, games with prizes, and a fire truck tour. Taylor Fire is at 5887 East Blue Lupine Drive off Hyer Road near the Parks Highway. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Author Marc Cameron signs copies of his new book “Backtrack” at Fireside Books on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. It’s the latest book in the popular Arliss Cutter series. Big Cabbage Radio interviewed Cameron this week. You can find it on our website in Podcasts under Author Interviews.
The Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums present their Fall Concert, “Rumbledethumps”. This bagpipes and drums concert is at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Palmer. Admission is free and donations are appreciated.
The October Literary Salon takes place on Sunday at the Palmer Brewery. Discuss why we read horror stories and the role they play in our society and our human psyche. Rebecca Massey from Fireside Books starts off with some thoughts about why we love a good, scary story. Spooky conversation follows. The Palmer Arts Council hosts this event.
Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical, the Holiday Bazaar, hanging out with the reindeer, bagpipes, and scary books with beer. Now, that’s a decent weekend. Life is pretty good here in our neck of the woods.
Here’s your chance to be on the radio. We want to record what you like about Big Cabbage Radio. We will record listeners and volunteers Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can call in or come in during your time. Register on the booking page.
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That’s it for today and the news on Page Two on Thursday October 15, 2026.
Have a great day and a better tomorrow.