Letters to the Editor

Family grateful for searchers’ efforts

The family of Leif Osmar would like to thank everyone involved in the search for Leif, who was lost at sea on September 9, 2014.… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By The Osmar family

Boyle working to keep neighborhoods residential

One year ago, Kenai voters overwhelmingly rejected the city’s proposed comprehensive plan that would have allowed commercial and other development in certain neighborhoods. But at… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014
  • By Laura Sievert

Navarre a proven candidate

I have known Mayor Mike Navarre for a long time. He is an honorable man who is activity and a good role model in our… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014
  • By Ken Tarbox

Pregnancy Care Center appreciates help

The ABC Pregnancy Care Center (ABC PCC) donors, volunteers, board and staff are tremendously grateful to ConocoPhillips and its employees for their recent help. ConocoPhillips… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014
  • By Colleen Ward

Many hands help with book sale

The success of the recent mega book sale at the Home Gallery by the Friends of the Kenai Library was made possible with the help… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2014
  • By Kathy Heus

Begich working for Alaskans

I’d like to invite you to vote for Mark Begich in the next election. Mark has always listened to and included Alaskans. Although massive amounts… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2014
  • By Kate Veh

Sign stealing doesn’t reflect well on community

I have a piece of property on the Sterling Highway in Soldotna. I am so disappointed in the people of Soldotna who can’t seem to… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By Mindee Morning

Contributions toward hunger, recovery will go a long way

National Recovery Month and Hunger Action Month are celebrated during the month of September. Several events are put together throughout the Kenai Peninsula during this… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2014
  • By Linda Swarner

Rhetoric paints inaccurate picture of local education system

A recent opinion piece on a local radio station’s website made the oft heard claim that our country’s public school system is failing. The comments… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2014
  • By Dr. Steve Atwater

Soldotna seniors grateful for support

Soldotna Senior Center’s Fall Round-Up fundraiser was a great success and would like to thank all of the dedicated volunteers that worked tirelessly and did… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2014
  • By George Parks

Begich represents all Alaskans

Senate candidate Dan Sullivan is being accused of being inconsistent since during the primaries he said he was against raising the minimum wage but now… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2014
  • By Ralph van Dusseldorp

Community meeting offers few solutions

The much-touted Nikiski Community-Against Crime meeting on Wednesday night left me angry and frustrated. On the one hand the outpouring of community support was gratifying.… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2014
  • By Norm Olson

Navarre earns reader’s trust

Three trustworthiness factors will inform my vote for borough mayor this year: competence, character, and consistency. In my experience, Mayor Navarre has demonstrated a quiet,… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2014
  • By Dan Chay

Hospital seem to be well managed now

One of the Borough Mayoral Candidates seems to have it in for our hospital here in Soldotna and if elected he wants to make some… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2014
  • By Pat Wendt

Looking for solutions

All I hear from Dan Sullivan in his campaign for the Senate seat are a bunch of washed up talking points about repealing the Affordable… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2014
  • By Gail Duncan

Anchorage resident proud of Begich’s record

It’s come to my attention that attacks about Senator Mark Begich’s record as Anchorage’s mayor are running in ads across the state. I’m writing to… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2014
  • By Margaret Duggan

State actions destroyed profitable fisheries

There has been a covert war of “plausible deniability” against the private sector to quash opposition to selling oil leases in lower Cook Inlet. This… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2014
  • By Henry Kroll

Field dedication a huge success

Soldotna High School students, staff and administration would like to thank all of individuals who made our Sports Complex Field Dedication a huge success. The… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2014
  • By Todd Syverson

The birds have it

Here I sit next to the picture window watching Kelly dress down Ward Churchill and then Dinesh gives him a go also. Poor Ward, he… Continue reading

  • Sep 17, 2014
  • By Rod Berg

Hope executive director shares more of the story

It is a genuine pleasure to see the Peninsula Clarion running stories about Hope Community Resources and our activities on the Kenai Peninsula (August 11,… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2014
  • By Stephen P. Lesko