Letters to the Editor

Decision to harvest Kenai River Kings astounding

After witnessing the Kenai bonking fest on the Kenai for kings you can’t help but feel sick about it. It looked like Walter James Palmer,… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2015
  • By Leon Deboard

Support from community for Card Street fire appreciated

We at the Sterling Community Center, would like to thank all of the individuals and organizations who donated their skills, funds, food, time and space… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2015
  • By Sterling Community Center

Grim anniversaries approaching

August 6, 2015 is the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, by our Air Force. August 8, 2015 is the 70th anniversary… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2015
  • By Hugh R. Hays

Dipnetting from boats getting more dangerous

In a July 22 letter to the editor in the Alaska Dispatch News, Marv Greene was right in his assessment of the dangers of dipnetting… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2015
  • By Oz Arundell

Dipnet stories appreciated

Two thumbs up and a sincere compliment for the two outstanding articles on dip netting by Megan Pacer on your front page, July 20. They… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2015
  • By Bob Penney

Use of bait a setback for king salmon recovery

This is no time for bait on the Kenai River. Just when things are starting to turn around for king salmon Fish and Game allows… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2015
  • By Bud Crawford

Time for Kenai River guides to look in the mirror

Saturday, I witnessed something disturbing and disgusting. The night before, the managers of our resources announced they would liberalize the Kenai River king salmon sport… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2015
  • By Greg Brush

Flag a banner of violence, intimidation

I was in high school during the great resurgence of the Confederate flag, but geographically far from the desegregation that led to its reappearance in… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2015
  • By Susan Smalley

Congressional action needed on Sterling Highway

An open letter to users of Sterling Highway: It is time to prevent more deaths at Cooper Landing. Join me in writing our Federal delegation.… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2015
  • By David Nees

Removing flag doesn’t remove the hate

My opinion on all this Confederate hlag hype which is hitting all sides of prejudice. Let’s take a long look at history. People of many… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2015
  • By Aspen Rose Aponi

Governor’s action on Medicaid much-needed

I am deeply grateful to Governor Bill Walker. Thank God that a compassionate, levelheaded adult intervened and expanded Medicaid, and shame on the leadership of… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2015
  • By Eric Treider

Area emergency responders, health care providers top notch

Recently, I spent a week with our EMTs, ER, ICU, Central Peninsula Hospital and Providence Hospital in Anchorage. The high level of caring, professionalism and… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2015
  • By Hugh R. Hays

Organizers grateful for ‘God and Country Rally’ support

On behalf of the organizing committee for the Happy Birthday America “God and Country Rally” on the Kenai Peninsula, we would like to thank all… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2015
  • By Veteran Advocate Herb Stettler

Community involvement makes lasting impact

On behalf of the Marathon School and the Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility, I would like to thank Arby’s for their involvement and support in our… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2015
  • By Joe Mooney

Thanks for colorful fun in Kenai

A big shout out to Alex Moseley and Élan Carroll from Homer! The first ones to finish the Live United Fun Run with Color for… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2015
  • By Lisa Roberts

Meals on Wheels support appreciated

The Soldotna Senior Center extends its sincerely appreciation to all the individuals at Credit Union 1 Soldotna Branch. The Soldotna Branch conducted a fundraiser and… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2015
  • By George W. Parks

Time to protect kings is past due

Regarding Les Palmer’s July 3 column: Sunny days, giant kings, smiley clients, all rare. Part of a glorious past. P.T. Barnum and Soapy Smith would… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2015
  • By John McCombs

Many share blame for kings’ demise

Thank you Les Palmer (Peninsula Clarion, July 3). It’s about time someone of local stature stood up and expressed what so many of us feel.… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2015
  • By John Galley

Walker’s decisions a step in right direction

Governor Walker’s decisions to delay some oil tax credits to a later date and to look for new incentives for small businesses to produce more… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2015
  • By Hugh R. Hays

Joy riders leave drivers in the dust

I’m so concerned about the joyriders in the dust (four-wheelers, dirt bikes and side-by-sides) riding at full speed along major highways. The dust they generate… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2015
  • By Bud Crawford