Letters to the Editor

U.S. consumerism unsustainable

Twenty years ago I was on a national television show. I expressed my concern about the ever growing federal government debt of $4.5 trillion. I… Continue reading

  • Oct 14, 2014
  • By Ray Southwell

Publishing of comment was inappropriate

In the article entitled “Navarre wins re-election” that was published on October 8, the Clarion quotes people and the reasons they voted for the candidates… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2014
  • By Blaine D. Gilman

Senate candidates need to change tone

The senatorial vote is still about a month off, but I have an observation. I contacted both the Sullivan and Begich campaign offices some weeks… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2014
  • By Terry McNulty

Answer to crime in Nikiski isn’t one people want to talk about

Is there anything good that can come out of Nikiski’s crime wave? Well, yes. The community met together on Monday evening to discuss the problems… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2014
  • By Norm Olson

Inspiring to see youth stand up for their rights

The good news is that teachers and students are standing up and speaking out in favor of educational policies that educate students more fully than… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2014
  • By Hugh R. Hays

Tsalteshi Trails celebrates an exciting year

What a year for the Tsalteshi Trails Association! Despite an uncharacteristically mild winter and a forest fire-filled spring, we’ve had the largest community involvement in… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2014
  • By Tsalteshi Trails Association Board of Directors

Begich the right choice for Alaska

I have a great idea. Lets vote for the candidate who clearly states what fits your hopes for a democratic society. For instance, do you… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2014
  • By Marge Hays

Navarre represents young and old

Please vote for Mike Navarre as he has a proven track record for young and old (like me). His staff, integrity and administrative ability are… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2014
  • By Bud Crawford

Community support makes homecoming special

On behalf of Soldotna High School and Soldotna Prep, we would like to thank the community for its support during our Homecoming Week. Our students… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2014
  • By Lana Syverson

Youth hoops camp a blast

Twenty-one children participated in Sterling Community Center’s K-6 Youth Basketball Camp in September. This camp was made possible by a grant from the Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2014
  • By Renae Wall

With changes coming, borough needs strong leader

The Kenai Peninsula Borough is facing a multitude of changes in the near future. An economic boom which will impact the lives we currently live… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2014
  • By Kathryn Thomas

Navarre stands out for work ethic, knowledge

As a resident of the borough, as an employee of the borough, as a parent, as a taxpayer, as an outdoorsman, and as an individual… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2014
  • By Marcus Mueller

K-Beach residents not getting equal treatment

K-Beach residents and developers exhibited poor judgment and should be faulted, no, punished, for building near or in former wetlands where water tables had fallen… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2014
  • By Toby Burke

Time for maturity in advertising

Maybe its just me, but it seems the mudslinging has gone to outrageous lengths this election year. I thought the point of a political ad,… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2014
  • By Kara L. Steele

Navarre has a proven track record

Like most of you reading this letter I rarely get involved in Borough government affairs. Only occasionally will an issue of personal concern get me… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2014
  • By Erik Huebsch

A vote for Bearup is a smart vote

Incumbent Mayor Navarre, who claims to be a representative of the Kenai Peninsula residents, is not. In order to find monetary support for his campaign,… Continue reading

  • Oct 3, 2014
  • By Christine Hutchison

Mayor has shown resolve, accountability, integrity

Many of you know me. I went to school in Kenai, starting in the first grade, and my parents lived in Kenai about a mile… Continue reading

  • Oct 3, 2014
  • By David Hutchings

Missing debates makes it harder to weigh candidate

In a democracy information is very important, especially in selecting the best candidates to represent us. It is very disappointing that candidate Bearup refused to… Continue reading

  • Oct 3, 2014
  • By Sammy Crawford

Navarre a great manager for borough

As a 40-plus-year, year-around resident and a 40-year private business owner in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, I will be supporting Mike Navarre for Borough Mayor.… Continue reading

  • Oct 3, 2014
  • By Irv Carlisle

Boyle listening to Kenai residents

On the Opinion Page of the Peninsula Clarion two candidates for Kenai city council, Henry Knackstedt and Tim Navarre, defended the 2012 compressive plan. Mr.… Continue reading

  • Oct 3, 2014
  • By Marilyn Kay Johnson