Letters to the Editor

Thanks for the help

This is a special thank you note to Nikiski fireman Trent Burnett. Two weeks ago as I was collecting our mail from our cluster box… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2016
  • By Jim Arness

Legislature needs term limits

The governor, mayor, school boards, and assemblies, all have term limits. Why in the world would the people of Alaska continue to allow 60 individuals… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2016
  • By Lawrence Merly

Christmas gifts a thoughtful touch

I would like to thank John Nelson, with the help of his wife Nancy, for the amazing Christmas gifts he made for the residents and… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2016
  • By Randy Milliron

Shouldn’t salmon sleigh us?

Commercial fisheries have been part of Alaska’s spending burden since North Slope oil took the tax harness, about 40 years ago. According to the Jan.… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2016
  • By Brent Johnson

Small schools fight to keep doors open

I am writing on behalf of The Small Schools Coalition (SSC), which advocates for the small school model (250 students or fewer) due to the… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2016
  • By Small Schools Coalition team

Do I have a gun?

As an American citizen, yes, I do and was taught how to use it when I was about 11 years old. This took place on… Continue reading

  • Jan 14, 2016
  • By Paul D. Morrison

SB 120 a polarizing distraction

For his latest trick, Senator Peter Micciche pre-filed SB 120, a measure guaranteed to turn that frown upside down for the Jerry Prevo gay-bashing crowd… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2016
  • By Eric Treider

Time to put Alaska first

Maybe living in Soldotna gives me a poorer understanding of the will of the people and its role in the conduct of Alaska’s business. I… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2016
  • By Pat Wendt

Christmas Drive helps 50 families

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the individuals, families, organizations, and businesses that helped make our 2015 Christmas Drive a success.… Continue reading

  • Jan 15, 2016
  • By Kimb Remsen

A climate change conspiracy?

Ouch! Forecasters say its going down to 23 degrees F tonight. I’ll have to cover my two-lips, which have been bloomin’ in the rain. Such… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2016
  • By Dane T. Gardner aka Brent Johnson

Many come together to support students in transition

Thank you to everyone who supported the KCHS 2nd annual silent auction and spaghetti feed dinner sponsoring the Students in Transition Program The Students in… Continue reading

  • Jan 8, 2016
  • By Jesse Settlemyer

Builders Association supports Friendship Mission

On behalf of the members of the Kenai Peninsula Builders Association (KPBA), we’d like to offer a heartfelt thank you to those companies and individuals… Continue reading

  • Jan 8, 2016
  • By Randall Nelson

Alaskans come together for ‘People’s Tree’

Alaskans came together in a year-long effort to provide the first tree from Alaska to stand tall as the “People’s Tree.” The U.S. Capitol Christmas… Continue reading

  • Dec 23, 2015
  • By Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Inletkeeper launchers clean boating program

Since 2010, Cook Inletkeeper and partners have been educating boaters and fishermen in the Susitna Valley on the importance of clean boating practices. Our Clean… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2015
  • By Heather Leba

FNBA contributes to senior center endowment

Soldotna Senior Center would like to thank First National Bank Alaska for their very generous contribution to the Center’s Endowment Trust Fund. First National Bank… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2015
  • By Al Chong

Families appreciate Christmas kindness

On behalf of the 19 recipient families of our Soldotna Elementary Christmas Kindness program, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the following… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2015
  • By Tammy Dudley

Keep income tax plan simple

I was a recipient of the first PFD for $1,000. At the time I felt somewhat guilty in that I had not given anything to… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2015
  • By Darrell Marshall

Kenai wrestlers appreciate support

Congratulations to the following winners of the KCHS wrestling raffle: 1st prize (2 nights at Coast Inn and 5 days parking atAlaska Park) — Brenda… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2015
  • By Stanley Steffensen

Many hands make Boys and Girls Club event a success

On behalf of the over 4,000 children served annually by the Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula at any of our 7 locations… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2015
  • By Senator Peter and Erin Micciche

Those profiting should not be dispensing health care

When I hear my new Republican senator grumble about how messed up Obamacare is, he should remember that his conservative colleagues in the Congress said… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2015
  • By Neil Robinson