Letters to the Editor

Inclusion of all parties important to political process

I would like thank the Kenai Chamber of Commerce for including Libertarian candidate for US Senate, Mark Fish into the recent debate. One of the… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2014
  • By Michael Chambers

Turning a blind eye doesn’t solve problem

As young teachers in village schools, we found abuse of alcohol to play a major role in our community. We dealt with it on a… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2014
  • By Patty See

A couple of other words to describe roundabouts

When I was trying to absorb the how’s and why’s in the explaining the proper way to use the roundabouts on Binkley I became a… Continue reading

  • Oct 24, 2014
  • By Paul D. Morrison

Walker will solve issues vital to Alaska

The opposition against Bill Walker for Governor are telling some huge fish stories about him train wrecking the Alaska LNG project to Nikiski. Nothing could… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2014
  • By Bill Warren

Stance on education reason to vote for Begich

I had the privilege of attending the debate between our candidates for US Senate yesterday and one question stuck out. “What will you do for… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2014
  • By David Brighton

Potential for marijuana edibles a danger for kids

With Halloween coming on, and the November election just days away, it is a good time to consider the dangers that will be presented by… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2014
  • By Kalie Klaysmat

Critical Habitat Areas need protection

Critical Habitat Areas — the name says it all. In response to requests from many local citizen groups, the Alaska legislature created a number of… Continue reading

  • Oct 21, 2014
  • By Edward A Schmitt

Fish board shenanigans point to need for new leadership

Well, we get more shenanigans from the board of fish. These political appointees have not deliberated in Soldotna since 1999. What is neutral about that?… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2014
  • By John McCombs

Why is government in the marriage business?

The Clarion has jumped on the bandwagon on another divisive question. Gay Marriage. And once again there are only two choices. For or against. How… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2014
  • By Ray Southwell

More detail needed on challenger’s agenda

Why doesn’t the challenger for Senator Begich’s seat tell us what he can do rather than tell us his view of the incumbent? The country… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2014
  • By Sammy Crawford

Soldotna City Council member appreciates support

I want to thank my fellow residents of the City of Soldotna for your vote in this past election. I appreciate the time you took… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2014
  • By Meggean L. Bos

Court decision alters marriage contracts

The institution of marriage is a relationship with a public interest. It is a three party contract authorized by the state. State licensing is only… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2014
  • By Dianne L. MacRae

Failure of leadership in Alaska National Guard

I recently read with disgust the Anchorage Press article on the Alaska National Guard Sexual Assault scandal (The Three Headed Monster, Oct 15, 2014). While… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2014
  • By John M. Pollock

Punishments for vandals should be to repair damage

Vandalism. For those who get caught they are usually fined and possibly jail time, depending on age. That doesn’t teach them a darn thing! You… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2014
  • By Mary West

Voter pamphlet no place for attack ad

We received our Official Alaska Voter Pamphlet in Oct. 8’s mail and quickly looked through only to discover… No Bill Walker photo/statement! No District O,… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2014
  • By Roger and Marlene Pearson

Democracy works best when all are represented

The political ad featuring a “bully” making derogatory remarks about our Alaskan U.S. Senator riding a snowmobile doesn’t impress. The ad does reveal the “bully”… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2014
  • By Joanne Young

Vigilantism not the answer

Is there anything good that can come out of reading yet another letter from the Commander of the “Alaskan Citizens Militia” (Peninsula Clarion, Oct. 10)?… Continue reading

  • Oct 16, 2014
  • By Dan Funk

Juneau road should go nowhere

J.R. Myers, and the rest of the Gubernatorial candidates for that matter, would be wise to axe the Juneau road extension. Even if the State… Continue reading

  • Oct 14, 2014
  • By Garri Constantine

Three cheers for community support

Recently River City Cheer Booster Club held our 5th Annual Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Kenai Golf Course. We are excited… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2014
  • By River City Cheer Booster Club

Walker would take Alaska back to failure

When Peninsula residents go to the polls Nov. 4, they have a clear choice. Continue along a path to prosperity — or return to the… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2014
  • By David L. Hutchings