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Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District Resolution: Ask biologists, salmon need legal help

The Board of Supervisors of the Kenai Soil &Water Conservation District adopted the following resolution at its October…

Panelists, Kaitlin Vadla, Laura Rhyne, Linda Hutchings and Owen Phillips present information about Alaska Ballot Measure 1 at an event hosted by the League of Women Voters on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Soldotna, AK. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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League of Women Voters holds Prop 1 forum

The League of Women Voters hosted a forum last week to help inform voters on Alaska Ballot Measure…

A sign opposing the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative in photographed on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 Hurts Rural Residents and Rural Communities

Salmon have always been and will always be a vital part of our culture, history, and way of…

Supporters of the proposed Ballot Measure 1 — commonly known as the Stand for Salmon initiative — march in the Soldotna Progress Days Parade on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Soldotna Alaska. Some of the initiative, which would tighten the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s permitting for construction in potential salmon habitat, will be on the Nov. 6 general election ballot after the Alaska Supreme Court issued a decision Wednesday ruling that parts of the original initiative would make unconstitutional resources appropriations and should be stricken out. (Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion).

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Vote Yes for sensible development; vote Yes on Ballot Measure 1

The outside billionaires inundating the airwaves, social media and newspapers with ads are telling us that the problems…

Opinion

Opinion: Retired Salmon Experts Urge Yes Vote on Measure 1

Alaska’s salmon fisheries feed countless Alaskans, create important livelihoods for rural communities, support Alaska’s growing $4 billion tourism…

Opinion

Opinion: I stand for salmon

We Alaskans are fish people plain and simple. We revere them, catch them, can them, pickle them, view…

A king salmon during the 67th annual Golden North Salmon Derby at the Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in August 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska scientists pen letter backing salmon measure

Former scientists and fisheries managers are taking sides over Ballot Measure 1.

A sign opposing the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative in photographed on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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City of Kenai takes stand against Ballot Measure 1

The Kenai City Council voted to oppose Alaska Ballot Measure 1 at Wednesday’s meeting.

The Kenai River flows into Skilak Lake, as seen on a traverse from Fuller Lakes Trail to Skyline Trail on Sunday, July 1, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Opinion

Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 will be disastrous for outdoor enthusiasts

Alaskans love to hunt and fish. A quick glance at any Alaskans’ social media feed in the fall,…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor: Vote Yes on Prop 1 and make history

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Opinion

Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 is bad law

As former attorneys general, and Alaskans fortunate enough to call this great state home, we urge Alaskans to…

Opinion

Voices of the Peninsula: ‘Stand for Salmon’ and protect Alaska’s most precious resource

When I see professional fishing guides or the commercial fisher on the “Stand for Alaska” advertisement encouraging Alaskans…

A sign supporting the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative lies on the grass near the intersection of Bridge Access Road and Kenai Spur Highway on Tuesday in Kenai. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

Government

Soldotna introduces resolution opposing “Stand for Salmon”

The Soldotna City Council will introduce a resolution at tonight’s meeting that would express the council’s opposition to…

Panelists, Patti Berkhahn, Branden Bornemann, Sue Mauger and Marcus Mueller discuss all things salmon at a forum put on by Cook Inletkeeper, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Salmon forum discusses past, present and future of salmon habitat

A forum at the Soldotna Library brought together people who wanted to learn more and discuss salmon habitat.…