Letters to the Editor

An alternative to a natural gas pipeline

We’ve been hearing a lot about the cost of the proposed LNG pipeline and many believe that the project may not pencil out. Here is… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2015
  • By Eric Treider

Peninsula residents deserve to be part of fish board process

The last board of fish meeting in Soldotna was 1999. Prior to the 2002 meeting a number of letters were sent to the board from… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2015
  • By John McCombs

Donations help Ice Hawks participate in tournament

On behalf of the coaches, parents, and families of the KPHA Bantam B Ice Hawk hockey team, we would like to thank the following for… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2015
  • By Cherrie Verkuilen

Lifeline program should be continued

Lifeline is a nationwide home alert system for people at risk who need assistance but not necessarily a caretaker on site or admission to a… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2015
  • By Marcia Beauchamp

Parents should be accountable for childrens’ dividends

As with a recurring nightmare, the annul receipt of the permanent fund dividend once again reminds me that child abuse comes in many forms. While… Continue reading

  • Oct 20, 2015
  • By John A. Anderson

Many contribute to Friendship Mission success

To God be the glory for the restoration of a piece of property, boarded-up buildings, hundreds of pieces of cars and trucks and dilapidated trailers.… Continue reading

  • Oct 21, 2015
  • By Board of Directors of Friendship Mission

Thank you in so many ways

Thank you; Gracias; Danke; Merci; Gratia, tibi ago: “Thank you” can be said many different ways but this statement of gratitude is best said by… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2015
  • By Carolyn Lopez

Many hands contribute to new church fence

On behalf of all the parishioners of the Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church and the hundreds of tourists who visit Kenai’s National Historic Landmark every… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2015
  • By Dorothy Gray

Calling all moms

As I write this my heart is breaking. Breaking for all the mothers who lost children in the recent school shooting in Oregon and all… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2015
  • By Loretta Spalding

Poll appears to have predetermined conclusion

I think it was very disingenuous of Senator Micciche to use a “push poll” to gauge his constituents’ opinion regarding the Legislature’s self-induced fiscal crisis.… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2015
  • By Mike McBride

Community’s leadership, courage leaves lasting impression

On Sept. 30, a public meeting was held at the North Peninsula Recreation Center. This meeting was originally going to be hosted by Dan and… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2015
  • By Audrey Johnson

Grocery tax immoral

In the “Old Testament” of the Holy Bible, God identified four transgressions that could not be tolerated; idolatry, sexual misconduct, murder, and economic oppression. The… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2015
  • By Dave Carey

CPH focuses on patient-centered care

The 9th annual Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month campaign kicks off in October and emphasizes that when health care professionals, patients and family members courageously engage… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2015
  • By Bonnie J. Nichols

Homecoming activity support appreciated

On behalf of Soldotna High School, we would like to thank the community for their support during our homecoming. Our students showed enthusiasm and school… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2015
  • By Meggean L. Bos-Marquez

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 taken off the streets by residents. That’s… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2015
  • By Norm Olson

Poll asks the wrong questions

 A push-poll isn’t a poll that’s intended to gauge public sentiment. It’s meant to shape public opinion, and I’m sorry to report that I was… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2015
  • By Eric Treider

Volunteers make a difference

This summer season 180-plus volunteers, everyday people like you and me, got together to make a difference on Kenai Peninsula rivers through the Stream Watch… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2015
  • By Lisa Beranek

Corporate tax breaks not good for Alaska

For decades from territorial time and beyond millions of dollars were invested by outside companies in timber, commercial fisheries, coal, pulp mills and more that… Continue reading

  • Sep 24, 2015
  • By John A. Anderson

What happened to common sense on the road?

I just finished reading the letter by Mathew Cannava “A Little Consideration, Please” in the Sept. 11 edition of the Peninsula Clarion and it ignited… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2015
  • By George Parks

KRSA has done much for river

On Sept. 2 I read an opinion letter from Dwight Kramer. I was amazed at how much research Mr. Kramer did not do. He attempted… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2015
  • By Dave Lowery