Letters to the Editor

Time for borough to enforce animal welfare standards

In response to Nancy Whiting’s letter to the Clarion concerning the current “animal control” issue; she needs to understand that Alaska has state laws covering… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2014
  • By Denise Cox

Conservation of king salmon should begin with the river

If the Fisheries Conservation Alliance was truly for conservation of king salmon it would have opposed all king fishing in the Kenai River from the… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2014
  • By Bud Crawford

Dipnetter urges respect for the resource

I am one of the thousands of Alaskans that come to the Kenai for the personal-use dipnetting fishery each year. I would agree with numerous… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2014
  • By Terrie Irwin

Is overescapement financial or biological?

In the days and weeks ahead, we will be hearing all about “overescapement” of sockeye salmon into the Kenai River. “Too many fish will spawn… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2014
  • By Rod Berg

Safari Club grateful for volunteer support

On behalf of the board of directors of the Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Safari Club International, we would like to thank all our volunteers that… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2014
  • By Tom Netschert

Too much waste in personal-use fisheries

Why are you not showing the horrible waste that is happening on at the mouth of the Kenai River? Why are the citizens of Kenai/Soldotna… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2014
  • By Pamela LaForest

Festival organizers appreciate support

We would like to thank the Soldotna, Kenai, Funny River and surrounding areas and businesses for their wonderful support of the Funny River Festival. Because… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2014
  • By Sheilah Eral

Resident has lots of questions about animal control

I’ve been thinking about the “limited animal control” recently discussed in the Borough Assembly and that has been passed on to the ballot for voters… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2014
  • By Nancy Whiting

Price tag for medical treatment keeps growing

On July 4, I had a small accident when stepping down the one step to the ground from my porch. I have a door handle… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2014
  • By Paul D. Morrison

Redoubt Bay Lodge employee prevents bear mauling

On the evening of July 9, two men narrowly avoided being mauled by a family of four brown bears (coastal grizzlies) at Alaska’s famous Diving… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2014
  • By Stephen F. Stringham PhD

Resident opposed to bed tax

Bill Smith, KPB Assembly Member from Homer has introduced Ordinance 2014-25, the “Area wide Transient Accommodations Tax,” also called the “bed tax.” He asks KPB… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2014
  • By Peter Zuyus

Ninilchik church reaches milestone

An amazing mile stone is going to be reached this coming Sunday at the Calvary Baptist Church in Ninilchik. Over 24 years ago in December… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2014
  • By Paton Blough

Sign theft leaves candidate’s supporters undeterred

Last night someone stole our Begich for Senate sign from our yard. If the purpose in stealing the sign was to somehow hurt the Begich… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2014
  • By Ralph van Dusseldorp

Senator putting Alaskans first

Apparently there is considerable confusion over who authored a July 7 letter to the editor. I too was surprised to learn that there is a… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2014
  • By Larry Semmens

Festival a wonderful way to celebrate Kenai River

Before we get too far from it, let’s take a moment to recognize what an amazing gift the 2014 Kenai River Festival was to our… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2014
  • By Amy Hettinger Pascucci

Caring treatment makes hospital stay tolerable

My hubby, Thomas (Jim) Schneider, recently spent 10 days in Central Peninsula Hospital. The four young men who responded to my 911 call were here… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2014
  • By Happy Schneider

Legislative spending offensive

So, the new LIO “Taj Mahawker” in Anchorage is going to get $500,000 in new furniture. For this nice little spending spree, we can thank… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2014
  • By Michele Vasquez

Fall ballot will impact Peninsula seniors

There are approximately 10,000 senior citizens on the Kenai Peninsula and a majority are registered voters. We are a strong voter demographic. Let’s use our… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2014
  • By Peter Zuyus

Voters have chance to weigh in on oil taxes

August 19th is your chance to “Have Your Say on the Oil Giveaway!” With all due respect, the $2 billion budget shortfall just ain’t workin’… Continue reading

  • Jul 11, 2014
  • By Kate Veh

K-Beach resident still waiting for answers

As the rain continues to fall, as the ditch levels continue to rise, and as increasing numbers of us continue to have problems with our… Continue reading

  • Jul 11, 2014
  • By Deena Kalayaan Carlos