News
Construction, property tax proposal offered for gas project
JUNEAU — A tentative agreement has been reached between the state and North Slope’s three major producers over…
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Vote No on Prop 1 and demand changes to borough tax structure
The City of Soldotna represents 4,300 residents; but our library, parks, streets, and police serve the 30,000+ residents…
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Vote Yes on Proposition 1 for seasonal grocery tax relief
Proposition One is our grocery tax referendum that will GET RID OF THE SEASONAL/WINTER GROCERY TAX (September through…
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Proposition 4 keeps CES vehicles rolling
On October 6, 2015 when voters of the Central Emergency Services (CES) Area visit their polling place they…
Letters to the Editor
An alternative to a police force
It’s being talked about everywhere: “Sterling residents hold suspected burglar for arrest.” A very bad guy has been…
Opinion
What others say: UA’s budget strategy akin to climate change denial
There are two ways to address an unpleasant truth: You can confront it, or you can deny it.…
Opinion
Willy Dunne: Participate to get things done
I came to Alaska as an idealistic young man. A few years out of college and filled with…
Opinion
Dawson Slaughter: Time for borough to look forward
I am Dawson Slaughter from Anchor Point and I want to be the next Borough Assemblyman from District…
Opinion
Q&A: South Peninsula assembly candidates share views
1. Has the borough struck the proper balance between sales tax and property tax? Are changes to the…
Arts & Entertainment
Times I hold dear
These Times I Hold Dear Brett Van Sickle, Kenai It’s those nights we sit together, watching movies in…
Arts & Entertainment
Eye-popping oddities
Just kidding. You’ve said that before, a dozen times. Maybe you’ve even heard it today from someone who’s…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: Everest disaster made for the big screen
“Everest” Universal Pictures 2 hours, 1 minute There are some stories that seem so tailor-made for the big…
Sports
Ostrander wins another Athlete of Week award
Staff report Peninsula Clarion For a second time in the young season, Boise State freshman Allie Ostrander has…
Sports
Evingson makes NHL scouting list
Croix Evingson of the Kenai River Brown Bears made the National Hockey League’s “Prospects to Watch” list for…
News
Groups seek to end Arctic Ocean drilling
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Royal Dutch Shell’s decision to end its quest for oil in the Arctic waters off…
Opinion
Gary Knopp: Participation in local government is crucial
I believe that our local municipal elections are the most important elections that we have. The decisions we…
Opinion
Kelly Wolf: District 1 facing many challenges
District 1 has some tough issues facing it in the next few years. Annexation being one of them,…
Opinion
David Wartinbee: Maintain peninsula’s special quality of life
When my wife and I first visited the Kenai Peninsula back in the ’70’s, we were struck by…
Opinion
Robin Davis: Exerienced, cooperative leadership needed
I am Robin Davis and I am running for Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, District 1. I will bring…