Letters to the Editor

Actions of a few not representative of all fans

I took my daughter and my two grandchildren to see our local hockey team, the Wild, play your team on February 27. It was my… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2014
  • By Steve McCormick

Legislature should hold hearing on referendum

The state legislature has broken the law and failed to hold hearings on the upcoming Oil Giveaway repeal initiative. Last year, the state legislature held… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2014
  • By Michele Vasquez

Cuts to education holding Alaska back

We can’t move education forward with the Governor’s four-year string of teacher and educator cuts. He and his party cut schools last year, he’s proposing… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2014
  • By Rep. Les Gara

Give peace a chance

The U.S. edition of the Feb. 27 Guardian reported on a press conference given by Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday. In this conference… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2014
  • By Hugh R. Hays

Mining should be taxed like oil industry

Fact: Alaska’s mineral industry was worth almost $3 billion in 2009, but paid less than 2 percent to state and local governments, counting all forms… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2014
  • By Norm Olson

Community support makes for wonderful Valentine’s Day

The Sterling Community Center’s Valentine’s Dinner and Dance was a huge success; the decorations were beautiful, the table settings elegant, the food delicious, and the… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2014
  • By Sterling Community Center

Students learn about medical field careers

Approximately 80 KPBSD students attended the 2014 Hospital Career Day (HCD) on Tuesday, February 25 at Central Peninsula Hospital. Students had the opportunity to learn… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2014
  • By Sara Moore

Support helps Peninsula Live United

On Behalf of the Kenai Peninsula United Way, I would like to thank Conoco Phillips, Central Peninsula Hospital, Peninsula Clarion, Tesoro, Stanly Chrysler, South Peninsula… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2014
  • By Lisa J. Roberts

Don’t blame ‘We The People’

In reference to “Young Defends States’ Rights” (Clarion, Feb. 20), Congressman Don Young’s words are appreciated, but actions speak louder than words. Why is Alaska… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2014
  • By Norm Olson

Benefits of residency should be strictly monitored

Regarding the license exemption for same-sex military spouses, I feel we make too many exceptions and exemptions or whatever for these people as it is.… Continue reading

  • Feb 25, 2014
  • By Judy Gaudinier

Family overwhelmed by support after accident

We are overwhelmed with gratitude. To say thank you doesn’t do justice to the appreciation we feel. I know we couldn’t possibly name everyone given… Continue reading

  • Feb 25, 2014
  • By Jacob and Heidi Adams

Non-residents should pay non-resident sportfish fee

In 2004, SB 56 sponsored by Senator Fred Dyson, passed both the House and Senate and was signed into law in 2005 by Governor Frank… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2014
  • By Marlena Mooring Saupe

Kenai king salmon could benefit from enhancement

The last two weeks have been busy for the Board of Fisheries. As a guide, lodge manager and avid fisherman, I was listening intently to… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2014
  • By Glenn Gillam

Water safety worth the investment in local pools

“In Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, drowning surpasses all other causes of death to children 14 and under” (Infantswim.com).… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2014
  • By Erika E. Bennett

Borough employees shouldn’t sit on service boards

An open letter to Wayne Ogle, We have been looking at Ordinance 2014-09. This ordinance would allow employees of the Borough to sit on Service… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2014
  • By Wenda Kennedy

Guest director impressed with Peninsula students

My name is John Baker. I am just recovering from two days of music making at Kenai Central High School with over 300 students from… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2014
  • By John Baker

Valdez hospital staff glad to have been of service

During the early afternoon of Friday, Jan. 10, Providence Valdez Medical Center was notified of a bus accident at Mile 55 of the Richardson Highway.… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2014
  • By Barbara L. Bigelow

Lawmakers must disentangle themselves from donors

With all due respect, I’d like to recommend that the Alaska State Legislature and the governor not pass another law until they’ve cleared up one… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2014
  • By Kate Veh

Comments from attorney don’t reflect work of school nurses

Tuesday’s Peninsula Clarion article “Former school nurse pleads guilty to tampering” includes a quote by the defense attorney (“I would guess that 99.9 percent of… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2014
  • By Steve Atwater

Minimum wage hasn’t kept up with cost of living

Minimum wage should be raised because as we go into a grocery store and from week to week find that a $10-12 item suddenly becomes… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2014
  • By Paul D. Morrison