Letters to the Editor

City’s support helps middle school children

Kenai Middle School and their Shinny Hockey Club would like to thank Rick Koch, Bob Frates, Dave Essert and the City of Kenai for their… Continue reading

  • Apr 2, 2014
  • By Vaughn Dosko

Alaska’s sexual abuse rates alarming

I just returned from a visit to your beautiful state, where I had a wonderful time sightseeing and speaking with Legislators about House Bill 233,… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2014
  • By Erin Merryn

State needs to address retirement system liability

As a retiree of UAA, I read with concern that the State House deleted the $3 billion that governor Parnell had included in his budget… Continue reading

  • Apr 1, 2014
  • By William J. Phillips

Former judicial council member concerned with amendment

As a former public member of the Alaska Judicial Council, I take issue with current efforts in the legislature — through SJR 21 and HJR… Continue reading

  • Apr 1, 2014
  • By Vicki Otte

‘Take it outside’ effort needs support

Smoking bans in enclosed areas are becoming more common and with good reason. Everyone has the right to breathe “smoke-free” air. Alaskans’ support for smoke-free… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2014
  • By Mayor Pat Porter

Kenai Middle School grateful to City of Kenai

Kenai Middle School and their Shinny Hockey Club would like to thank Rick Koch, Bob Frates, Dave Essert and the City of Kenai for their… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2014
  • By Vaughn Dosko

Grandpa’s advice still ingrained

I was born in the village of Ninilchik in 1927. When I was about 10-12 years old, in order to out do the other boys,… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2014
  • By George Jackinsky

A veteran thanks Alaskan Vets Assisting Vets

I’m a disabled veteran with a beat up back and worse hearing. I recently moved to Kenai via Sitka via the lower 48. Being a… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2014
  • By Thom Nelson

Veterans memorial should be protected

I read your article in March 19’s paper regarding the Veteran’s Memorial at the Leif Hanson Park. Is anyone else just plain “tired” of the… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2014
  • By Marty Ragan

Asleep at the wheel

The guy at the helm wasn’t the only one asleep at the wheel when the Exxon Valdez “fetched up hard aground” on Bligh Reef 25… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2014
  • By Mike O’Meara

Plan only postpones king salmon problems

The State Board of Fisheries recently approved a plan through which it attempts to remedy the disastrous crash of king salmon in the Kenai River.… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2014
  • By Roy Huhndorf

Time to take a look at the world around us

My dear old mom came to live with my wife Faith and I a few years ago. After living with Alzheimer’s disease for eight years… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2014
  • By Ray Southwell

Time needed to review HB 77 changes

I would like to encourage residents from the Kenai Peninsula to contact their legislator to urge them to table House Bill 77. Alaskans need a… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2014
  • By Betty Whittenberg

Truth is in Begich’s own words

Your front page article (Clarion, March 5) is revealing about Sen. Mark Begich, typical of AP reporting, and more of a political ad than news.… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2014
  • By Ron Gravenhorst

Parties must come together to solve Kenai River issues

A recent letter to the editor from Frank Mullen has added a lot of strength to perceived problems with the Board of Fish. I once… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2014
  • By Joe Harris

Support from Ladies Night appreciated

The LeeShore Center would like to express our deep gratitude to Sportsman’s Warehouse for donating the bucket and silent auction proceeds to our agency again… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2014
  • By Cheri Smith

Zumbathon helps children living with Cystic Fibrosis

We recently raised over a thousand dollars with the Cystic Fibrosis Zumbathon put on by the Kenai River Interact Club. This fundraising assists in local… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2014
  • By Harmony Curtis

Plug it in

I feel that we are leaving a very bad impression with the merchants of our community who have been providing us those wonderful electric Carts… Continue reading

  • Mar 19, 2014
  • By Paul D. Morrison

Ladies’ Night a success

A big thank you from the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank to Sportsman’s Warehouse for hosting the 2014 Ladies’ Night to benefit the Food Bank and… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2014
  • By Kenai Peninsula Food Bank

HB77 isn’t in the public’s interest

In a Clarion article dated March 13th, I was misquoted and I wish to clarify what actually was said in relation to what was reported.… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2014
  • By Paul Zimmerman