Letters to the Editor

Gillnets in the Kenai River don’t make sense

As reported in the Peninsula Clarion the Federal Subsistence Board recently voted to allow subsistence gillnetting on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. Even after hearing… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2015
  • By Charlie Stephens

What’s Soldotna’s next step?

The outcome of the Tuesday election for Home Rule here in Soldotna was interesting indeed. Voter turn-out was low and there seemed to be more… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2015
  • By Pat Wendt

‘American Sniper’: A Different Perspective

I went to see American Sniper with my wife and left the theater with mixed emotions. I served in Ramadi and Fallujah during that time… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2015
  • By John Pollock

Is more marijuana enforcement worth the cost?

Some lawmakers want to create new criminals by making bad laws regarding the production of pot. Isn’t it enough that the victimless crime of personal… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2015
  • By Norm Olson

Too many conflicts of interest on Board of Fisheries

Everyone seems to be upset about our Alaska Board of Fisheries lately but few understand how the board was created to function and how it… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2015
  • By Don Johnson

K-Beach residents need to watch for flooding issues

When I first bought property on K-Beach we dug a test hole and found the water table down at the 12-foot level. After a couple… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2015
  • By Scott Mobley

Soldotna voters keep an eye on government power

We need more power! “Home Rule Power.” So says the City of Soldotna management and administration. Power to increase taxes, start new tax schemes and… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2015
  • By Daniel L. Lynch

United Way annual campaign continues

At Kenai Peninsula United Way we are still working hard for the existing annual workforce campaign. If you have not yet been contacted please let… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2015
  • By Lisa J Roberts

Help kick off the Souper Bowl of Caring

As the Executive Director of the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank I am in the business of feeding people. Like many people on the Kenai Peninsula,… Continue reading

  • Jan 26, 2015
  • By Linda Swarner

KMS ski team says thanks!

The Kenai Middle School cross-country ski team was able to use the ice skates the city purchased to create a fun and challenging practice. With… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2015
  • By Kenai Middle School ski team

Soldotna resident not pleased with home rule idea

Now comes the City of Soldotna management and administration with yet another brilliant idea. Yes, that is correct. From the same people that thought that… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2015
  • By Daniel L. Lynch

Speaker’s comments on board process appreciated

Hello Mr. Speaker, I appreciate your comments. A bad process is tantamount to bad government. It seemed odd that Mr. Cotten was interviewed after the… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2015
  • By John McCombs

A deterrent for terrorism

Most of the world is aware of the recent Muslim terrorist attack in Paris, France. The world is shocked by the brutality of these misguided… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2015
  • By James Karl Johnson

Support for industry forum appreciated

On behalf of the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Board of Directors, Kenai Chamber of Commerce, City of Kenai and the City of Soldotna we… Continue reading

  • Jan 17, 2015
  • By 2015 Industry Outlook Forum organizers

Habitat for Humanity completes 19th home

Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity has just completed the 19th home in the central peninsula area. Nineteen families who at one time were living in… Continue reading

  • Jan 19, 2015
  • By Sharon Radtke

Support for students in transition making a difference

As Coordinator of the KPBSD Students in Transition Program, I am humbled by the beautiful outpouring of support we have received over the past few… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2015
  • By Kelly King

Wrestling booster club appreciates support

Wrestling booster club appreciates support Congratulations to the following winners of the Kenai Central High School Wrestling raffle: 1st prize (Heritage 22/22 Magnum revolver-AK Trading… Continue reading

  • Jan 14, 2015
  • By Stanley Steffensen

One more Night Lights winner to mention

Last week the Clarion published a letter from the Nikiski Community Council listing the winners of the Nikiski Night Lights Community Contest. I inadvertently and… Continue reading

  • Jan 14, 2015
  • By Bonita Miller

Nikiski staff critical of Clarion article

The article run by the Peninsula Clarion about a Christmas assembly held at Nikiski High was so egregiously misleading that we, as staff members, feel… Continue reading

  • Jan 8, 2015
  • By William J Thompson

Nikiski lights up the night

The Nikiski Community Council sponsors the Nikiski Night Lights contest each December. We want to thank those residents who beautify our community with holiday decorations… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2015
  • By Bonita Miller