Letters to the Editor

Fresh flowers brighten day for seniors

Soldotna Senior Center would like to thank Fred Meyer One Stop Shop & Floral Department for the wonderful donation of the fresh cut gorgeous flowers.… Continue reading

  • Apr 16, 2014
  • By Morris M. Breed

Hunting group neutral on fishing issues

This is an open letter to all fisheries user groups. The long-term policy of the Kenai Peninsula chapter of SCI is to not take any… Continue reading

  • Apr 13, 2014
  • By Joe Hardy

Who does assembly represent?

Does your borough assemblyperson represent you, or are they employees of the borough and entitled to an executive level compensation package? If they are borough… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2014
  • By Mike McBride

Reasons to be outraged

Some of my friends think I’ve lost my mind. They don’t understand why I’m so concerned about what has been going on in politics and… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2014
  • By Eric Treider

Donations support local cancer patients

Central Peninsula Health Foundation would like to thank Soldotna Fred Meyer customers and associates for donating $3,236.15 in support of local cancer patients. The Soldotna… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2014
  • By Kathy Gensel

Republican Party should return to roots

If you are like me, you are concerned about the nation’s ever growing debt, growing government, government involvement in its citizens lives, IRS targeting, EPA… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2014
  • By William Keller

Many contribute to Job Shadow Day success

In preparation for the 2014 Job Shadow Day, 121 juniors at Kenai Central High School spent several months researching careers and preparing business portfolios, including… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2014
  • By Mr. Alan Fields

Measure infringes on personal choice

I have grave doubts whether I’ll change any minds here. Too many of us have subjugated our alleged minds to the narratives of paid professional… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2014
  • By Gary Superman

Reader takes issue with dipnet fee proposal

In the article entitled “Kenai adjusts dipnet fees,” appearing in the April 7 Clarion, the Honorable Mayor of the City of Kenai is quoted as… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2014
  • By Phil N. Nash

‘Fill the barn’ for the Brown Bears

The Kenai River Brown Bears Hockey team are in the NAHL playoffs once again. Their opponent this year the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. The club from… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2014
  • By Lance Briggs

Fire victim appreciates community support

I want to extend a sincere thank you to Central Emergency Services in Soldotna for their quick response to the March 31 fire at the… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2014
  • By Sharon Flood

Treatment after accident went above and beyond

We know this letter is late in coming. After 31 days in the hospital at CPH we could finally bring our son home. Robert (Bob)… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2014
  • By Bruce and Darlene Liuska

Veteran disappointed in Kenai City Council action

I would like to start off by publicly thanking Kenai Councilman Tim Navarre, for his continued support of Veterans and especially the Memorial in Leif… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2014
  • By Bob Myles

What are we fighting for?

As a Vietnam vet who served at Da Nang AB, RVN, in 67-68, I have an opinion the leaders of our government might want to… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2014
  • By Dean Hill

Homemakers feel right at home

The Kenai Peninsula Homemakers FCE held their 28th annual retreat at Quality Inn, Kenai “Hearts In Bloom” March 28-30. 28 ladies attended and enjoyed it.… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2014
  • By Kenai Peninsula Homemakers FCE

Legalizing drugs doesn’t eliminate the problem

At the beginning of the last Legislature, the question of legalizing marijuana for personal use was brought up. One question was asked, how much tax… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2014
  • By Paul D. Morrison

Contribution helps fund emergency shelter

On behalf of the board of directors, staff and clients of The LeeShore Center, I’d like to thank Alaska USA Federal Credit Union for its… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2014
  • By Cheri Smith

Chefs of the Night support food bank mission

The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank would like to thank all the Chefs that made our third annual “Chefs of the Night” fundraising dinner possible. Guests… Continue reading

  • Apr 4, 2014
  • By Linda Swarner

Permitting should be thorough, fair, transparent

I supported Peter Micciche when he ran for Soldotna mayor in 2008 and when he ran for state senate. When Senator Micciche ran for mayor… Continue reading

  • Apr 1, 2014
  • By Tom Seggerman

Push for smoke-free workplaces appreciated

Thank you to Mayor Pat Porter for her support of Alaska Smoke-free Workplaces in your paper and on the radio. I agree with her that… Continue reading

  • Apr 2, 2014
  • By Susan Smalley