Letters to the Editor

Kenai Historic Cabin Park support appreciated

The Kenai Historical Society would like to thank all of this year’s sponsors for the Kenai Historic Cabin Park in Old Town Kenai. With their… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2015
  • By June Harris

‘Iron Mike’ statue project moves forward

Because of the love for veterans throughout this state and nation, the “Iron Mike” project has raised the first $10,000 to complete the installation of… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2015
  • By Jan Bobek

Readers support Wartinbee for borough assembly

Voters have an opportunity to elect an outstanding community member to serve on the Borough Assembly in District 1. David Wartinbee is hard working, a… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2015
  • By Bud and Sammy Crawford

Buy local, boycott Anchorage, vote yes

It is time for the people of the Kenai Peninsula to support local businesses by choosing to boycott Anchorage. The money we are handing over… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2015
  • By Dave Carey

Fall Round-Up support appreciated

Soldotna Senior Center’s Fall Round-Up fundraiser was a huge success and would like to thank all of our talented and dedicated volunteers that worked tirelessly… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2015
  • By George Parks

Letter: Job of the UA president has the same value as the U.S. president

The President of the United States, arguable the most powerful person on the planet, earns $400,000 per year, whether he is deemed to have properly… Continue reading

  • Sep 11, 2015
  • By Phil Nash

Letter: With competitive capitalism, freedom abounds

Milton Freidman was a conservative who loved freedom. He was the greatest economist of his generation. He once explained capitalism does not establish freedom but… Continue reading

  • Sep 11, 2015
  • By Ray Southwell

Letter: A little consideration, please

I recently had the pleasure of driving down Mackey Lake Road through two miles of thick, billowing dust as a considerate, productive member of our… Continue reading

  • Sep 11, 2015
  • By Mathew Cannava

State budget solutions need to include new revenue

Recently Alaska State Representative Wes Keller, R-Wasilla, authored a Voices of Alaska piece in the Peninsula Clarion. In the piece he repeatedly warns the people… Continue reading

  • Sep 7, 2015
  • By Charlie Stephens

Alaskans should own pipeline

I recently read that Governor Walker would like a gas line buyout for Alaska — one that would put the residents of Alaska in control… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2015
  • By Emery Thibodeau

Support funding for Alzheimer’s research

In 2015, there are more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 6,400 in Alaska. In addition, there are 15.7 million Americans caring… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2015
  • By Cindy Harris

More than lip service needed from KRSA

The old adage is “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Kenai River Sportsfishing Association (KRSA) statements about conservation on the… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2015
  • By Bud Crawford

Big thanks for ‘oldtimers’ lunch

Peggy Arness and I would like to thank all of the “oldtimers,” who, for the past 20 years have enjoyed “our party” on the 3rd… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2015
  • By Joanna M. Hollier

Habitat says thank you!

Recently the local Habitat for Humanity held its annual golf tournament fundraiser which was successful thanks to many supporters and participants. We ran our big… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2015
  • By Sharon Radtke

Alaska should establish public bank

China leads the world in support of the US dollar. As of June this year China has $3,771,347,000,000 dollars. That’s right, more than 3.77 trillion… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2015
  • By Ray Southwell

Local governments can’t wait on climate change

“Think global, act local” is, yes, a cliché, but it’s also a reality for borough, city and village leaders across Alaska who must confront the… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2015
  • By Walt Wrede

Nikiski wrestlers thank sponsors

The Nikiski High School Wrestling team would like to say thank you to all our wonderful sponsors from last season: Subway, Uptown Motel and GLM… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2015
  • By Adam Anders

Keep your distance from wildlife

As you know, there are many new people living here now, yet even the true Alaskans need to watch when driving. Stop pulling over next… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2015
  • By Michele DeMilta

Legislative Council Lawsuit disappointing

I was very disappointed to read about the Legislative Council’s decision to sue the Governor over Medicaid expansion. My disappointment stems from the fact that… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2015
  • By Charlie Franz

KAFC takes on KRSA and the Kenai River Classic

Many people are asking why the Kenai Area Fisherman’s Coalition (KAFC) supported demonstrations against the Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA) and the Kenai River Classic… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2015
  • By Dwight Kramer