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Republican Party off the mark for criticizing Seaton

Republican Party off the mark for criticizing Seaton During the recent primaries, the Republican Party maligned Paul Seaton (running as an Independent) for his promotion… Continue reading

Pioneer Potluck: A reflection of the memories of the Hunger Hut Bar

Year — 1967 All the men I knew got their jobs going to Hunger Hut and all the bosses knew where to find hungry, anxious… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: Don’t Be Fooled on Ballot Measure 1

Don’t Be Fooled on Ballot Measure 1 One of the most important things citizens can do is make an informed vote. That’s not always an… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: No on Prop #1

No on Prop #1 Borough elections are on Tuesday, Oct. 2. As citizens of the Kenai Peninsula Borough it is really crucial that we voters… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: Say no to Prop 1

Say no to Prop 1 At first glance ballot Proposition 1 on the Oct. 2 municipal election might seem like an issue worthy of your… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: Stop playing games with the Kavanaugh nomination

Stop playing games with the Kavanaugh nomination When Judge Kavanaugh was appointed to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals 12 years ago, there was not… Continue reading

First Lady Donna Walker: Alaskans must work together to support recovery

When we talk about the behavioral health challenges facing our state — whether it’s alcohol addition, opioids, or suicide — most of us think of… Continue reading

Karen Porter, a member of the Fireweed Fiber Guild, prepares some fibers while spinning yarn with other guild members Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 at the 2017 Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, Alaska. The guild will host the Fireweed FiberFest on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30, 2018 at the Soldotna Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Fireweed Guild weaves together festival

Local fiber enthusiasts are getting their shears and crafting tools ready for this weekend’s Fireweed FiberFest at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. On Saturday and… Continue reading

Karen Porter, a member of the Fireweed Fiber Guild, prepares some fibers while spinning yarn with other guild members Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 at the 2017 Kenai Peninsula Fair in Ninilchik, Alaska. The guild will host the Fireweed FiberFest on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30, 2018 at the Soldotna Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Shut up, they explained

Christine Blasey Ford deserves a hearing, although at the moment it’s not clear if she really wants one. What she doesn’t deserve is to be… Continue reading

What others say: Abolishing the second amendment isn’t the answer

The ongoing debate over guns in America has led some to vociferously call for abolishing the Second Amendment. That’s just not wise thinking. There are… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: Molloy showed integrity as an attorney

Molloy showed honesty and integrity as my attorney I again noticed on my online subscription to the Peninsula Clarion that Bob Molloy was running for… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: The Last Rose of Summer

The Last Rose of Summer By Dave Thompson Kenai, Alaska The thunder rolls in tempo on this September day Signaling the Autumn as Summer fades… Continue reading

Letter to the editor: David Lewis: A candidate with heart

The things I look for in a candidate for any office are a big heart, a sound mind, and an honest humility that does not… Continue reading

‘He said, she said’ futility

By BOB FRANKEN Even in their agony, all of those who despise anyone or anything having to do with Donald Trump at least can take… Continue reading

Elect Willy Dunne for Borough Assembly!

Every election is important, and the Municipal Election in Homer on Oct. 2 is almost here. A bumper sticker on my car says “Voting is… Continue reading

Road work continues through October

Road work continues through October

By KAT SORENSEN Peninsula Clarion Summer traffic may be gone, but construction continues on Kenai Peninsula roads. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities… Continue reading

Road work continues through October

There is a Word for It

Visiting with my friend the other day, she used the word “slumgullion” to describe what she had fixed to eat when her granddaughters called and… Continue reading

Grocery store politics

The trip to Fred Meyer today would break the monotony of the circus in government and take my mind off politics for a while. But… Continue reading

A shout-out to Senior Center volunteers

The Soldotna Senior Center held their Fall Roundup on Saturday, Sept. 8. I want to personally thank all our volunteers who helped pull this event… Continue reading

Christa Kennedy and Izzie Giacomangeli double-buck a downed tree in July 2018 on Surprise Creek Trail within the Andrew Simons Wilderness Unit. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Traditional hand tools maintain trails in Kenai Wilderness

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is 1.92 million acres. What many people don’t realize is that 1.3 million acres of this was designated as Kenai… Continue reading

Christa Kennedy and Izzie Giacomangeli double-buck a downed tree in July 2018 on Surprise Creek Trail within the Andrew Simons Wilderness Unit. (Photo provided by Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)