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Voices of the Peninsula: President, lawmakers should answer for shutdown
Though the government shutdown is over — for now — it reminds me of an episode in my…
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Lock the PFD in the state constitution to protect the People’s Fund for the future
My roots in Alaska go deep. I’ve had incredible opportunities here. At 93, my greatest hope is that…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: Dunleavy is the best choice for Alaska’s next governor
There are two leading candidates for the Republican nomination: Mead Treadwel and Mike Dunleavy. Between now and August,…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: Marijuana industry no golden goose
When is a “golden goose” really a black vulture? Answer: When it preys on our children, families and…
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Letter: Thanks to Scouts for cleanup help at cemetery
Thanks to Scouts for cleanup help at cemetery Lisa Henderson and her scouts came to visit our local…
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Voices of Alaska: Children’s safety is not an acceptable price for border security
The Department of Homeland Security removed more than 2,000 children from their families in a matter of weeks.…
Letters to the Editor
18th Annual Kenai Peninsula Air Fair Appreciation
18th Annual Kenai Peninsula Air Fair Appreciation The KPAF Planning Committee for the Cities of Kenai and Soldotna…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: SB 26 a step forward for Alaskans’ future
A generation ago, Alaska’s leaders made a once-in-a-lifetime decision that set our state on a unique course. To…
Opinion
Letter: You betcha we need a bed tax!
You betcha we need a bed tax! The Kenai Peninsula Borough is financially struggling to provide our basic…
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Voices of Alaska: Bipartisan cooperation leads to results in health care policy
The Alaska Legislature ended its session May 12. With the final gavel falling, two years of the longest…
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Anchorage’s Prop 1 failure endangers children
Anchorage’s Prop 1 failure endangers children Having very strong feelings against the passing of Proposition 1 in the…
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Thanks to Nikiski North Star PTA
Thanks to Nikiski North Star PTA The staff at Nikiski North Star Elementary would like to thank our…
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Thanks to Trout Unlimited film fest supporters
Thanks to Trout Unlimited film fest supporters The Kenai Peninsula Trout Unlimited Chapter would like to thank area…
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Thanks to Soldotna Library
Thanks to the Soldotna Public Library for hosting our AARP Foundation Tax-Aide team during the income tax filing…
Opinion
What is your vision for the future of Alaska’s youth?
Alaska, in many ways, is still a frontier. We have opportunities that no other state in our country…
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Voices of Alaska: Balancing net neutrality and expanded access
Alaskans are fond of reminding outsiders that “Alaska is different.” Our vast geography, strategic location, diverse communities, abundant…
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Voices of Alaska: Time for conversation on climate change, resource development is now
For too long, there has been an awkwardness in the way Alaskans talk about climate change and resource…
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Let’s talk about how to make schools safe
Let’s talk about how to make schools safe A great big thank you to Erin Thompson and Michael…
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Letter to the editor: Thanks to supporters for Caribou Hills military event
The Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers recently hosted a group of servicemen and women from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson BOSS…
Opinion
Voices of Alaska: Why I stand tall for Alaska
The reason I am running for governor is simple: I love Alaska. I know Alaska’s potential is enormous.…