Peninsula Clarion | The Newspaper of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

Valuing trees a scary proposition

Today’s front page (Clarion, Aug. 19-20) is frightening. How long before the Borough Assessor’s office holds a meeting to instruct all field assessors to re-evaluate every parcel and add the value of trees to our tax bill? Not long, I’m afraid....

Tue, 08/23/2011 - 9:52am

A ‘Democrat’ works program that worked

We have tried to feed Africa and the rest of the world since I was a child, but the rest of the world has just sat on the buns and begged for more.

Fri, 08/19/2011 - 9:46am

Celebrate Life! run and walk a success

The ABC Pregnancy Care Center thanks the many sponsors, volunteers and participants who helped make the August 6 Celebrate Life! 5K Run and Walks such a tremendous success.

Fri, 08/19/2011 - 9:41am

Japan relief contributions appreciated

We would like to thank the many residents of the Kenai Peninsula Borough who contributed to the relief funds collected on behalf of our Sister City — Akita, Japan, in response to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011.

Fri, 08/19/2011 - 9:39am

Lack of common sense the problem on roads

I’ve been driving these roads since the Seward Highway opened from the Anchorage side in the early 1950s. These roads are not dangerous!

Thu, 08/18/2011 - 9:55am

Box store departure has reader upset

The sad truth is the “Big Corporate America Store” Lowe’s doesn’t give a milt sack’s worth of compassion about their employees.

Thu, 08/18/2011 - 9:50am

Navarre needs credit for spruce bark program

I recently learned that Dale Bagley, a candidate for Borough Mayor, has made comments suggesting that he should be credited for “getting the spruce bark beetle program up and going”. A correction is in order.

Thu, 08/18/2011 - 9:47am

TOTE helps the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank

An average of over 700 households seek help each month to supplement their food budgets. The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank serves residents of the Kenai Peninsula Borough from Homer to Seward and points in between.

Thu, 08/18/2011 - 9:39am

Bike and Skate Challenge a success

The Second Annual City of Soldotna Bike and Skate Challenge took place on Saturday, July 16 at the Soldotna Bike and Skate Park. Attendees arrived to find a perfect 70 degree day with sunny skies, a free BBQ, live music by the Mabreys, a table full of trophies and a large crowd of spectators and com...

Sun, 08/07/2011 - 8:00am

Students get taste of local businesses

Recently, The Soldotna High School Foods and Culinary Arts classes had a unique opportunity to visit local businesses. This field trip was called "food in my community." The purpose was for students to meet with local businesses and speak with employees about their jobs and the skills necessary to g...

Mon, 05/16/2011 - 2:17pm

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Valuing trees a scary proposition

A ‘Democrat’ works program that worked

Celebrate Life! run and walk a success

Japan relief contributions appreciated

Lack of common sense the problem on roads

Box store departure has reader upset

Navarre needs credit for spruce bark program

TOTE helps the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank

Bike and Skate Challenge a success

Students get taste of local businesses

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