Kelly Wolf: District 1 facing many challenges

District 1 has some tough issues facing it in the next few years. Annexation being one of them, one I have come out swinging against… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2015
  • By Kelly Wolf

David Wartinbee: Maintain peninsula’s special quality of life

When my wife and I first visited the Kenai Peninsula back in the ’70’s, we were struck by the natural beauty but most of all… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2015
  • By David Wartinbee

Robin Davis: Exerienced, cooperative leadership needed

I am Robin Davis and I am running for Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, District 1.I will bring to the Borough Assembly experienced, cooperative leadership that… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2015
  • By Robin Davis

What others say: Alaska should open its doors to refugees

At this moment, thousands of refugees are fleeing some of the worst places on Earth — Syria, Iraq, Eritrea, among others — and streaming into… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2015

Assembly District 1 candidates discuss issues

1. Has the borough struck the proper balance between sales tax and property tax? Are changes to the tax structure needed?Robin Davis: I believe the… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2015

Bob Molloy: Changes to Kenai charter unnecessary

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I agree with the Kenai Council member who spoke in 1999 against amending Kenai’s Charter. Kenai is extremely… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2015
  • By Bob Molloy

Jim Glendening: It’s about what’s best for Kenai

My life experiences have well prepared me to serve the citizens of Kenai as a member of the City Council. I have raised my family… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2015
  • By Jim Glendening

Mike Boyle: Listen to individual citizens

I have no specific agenda in running for City Council. I believe that the most important and basic part of city government is the individual… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2015
  • By Mike Boyle

Kenai City Council candidates weigh in on issues

1. Is there something in the city’s budget you would like to see changed?Mike Boyle: I have no earthshaking comments to make about the budget,… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2015

What others say: Cut state travel

Alaska officials should severely limit state travel — particularly given the latest $91,000 trip taken by 42 legislators and staff.Seventeen legislators and 25 staff members… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2015

Lowry: The fashionable pope

Pope Francis has enjoyed a high-spirited welcome in the United States. The infectiously likable pope kissed babies along his parade route in Washington, D.C., and… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2015

UA’s budget strategy is akin to climate change denial

UA’s budget strategy is akin to climate change denialThere are two ways to address an unpleasant truth: You can confront it, or you can deny… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2015

Governor: It’s time for Alaska to drive its destiny

Earlier this week, Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott and I enlisted the help of seventh-grader Shania Sommer from Palmer to announce the amount of this year’s… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2015

Franken: Francis and the politicians

What a sad contrast. We’ve been mesmerized by the visit from Pope Francis, who, within the limitations of Catholic doctrine, personifies tolerance and inclusion. He… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2015

Applause: SoHi appreciates support of homecoming

On behalf of Soldotna High School, we would like to thank the community for their support during our homecoming. Our students showed enthusiasm and school… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2015

Reckless endangerment

Don’t tell us America isn’t compassionate.No other nation on Earth provides as much humanitarian assistance and relief to others. None. By government fiat and private… Continue reading

  • Sep 24, 2015

Op-ed: The U.S. shouldn’t feel migrant guilt

The U.S. has joined the global bidding on Syrian refugees. At first it said it would take 10,000 Syrians. Now it says it will increase… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2015
  • By Rich Lowry

What others say: Implicit value

Congratulations to Vigor Alaska, which was named the Southeast Conference’s business of the year last week.Vigor Alaska was honored for its ongoing work building two… Continue reading

  • Sep 23, 2015

Op-ed: Deeply creepy

Say what you will about marathon Republican presidential debates — and many are saying a lot about CNN’s performance — but you can’t fault the… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2015
  • By Bob Franken

What others say: Low heating oil prices bring relief, but residents should stay the course on IEP

For the first time in recent memory, historically high prices for heating oil have retreated in the Interior. And they haven’t just retreated, they’ve come… Continue reading

  • Sep 22, 2015