It’s with some trepidation that we enter this new school year. The stakes seem much higher now that we will house our 7th and 8th… Continue reading
For those stealing the Vote Yes on Prop 1 signs as well as the signs of candidates who support the repeal of SB 21, not… Continue reading
Youth Restoration Corps (YRC) has placed a wrap on its 2014 program involving local youth to restore fish, wildlife and waterfowl habitat here in Alaska… Continue reading
Bob Williams has earned our vote for Lt. Governor. Bob knows hard work and the challenges facing Alaska’s working families and small businesses. Bob grew… Continue reading
A borough wide solution concerning animal abuse, neglect and starvation is way overdue. I’m tired of the powers that be thinking of us as just… Continue reading
Kenai residents, what’s all the fuss over the personal-use fishery? Keep in mind that the cleanliness of the beaches, parking areas and camping sites are… Continue reading
I was not in attendance at one of the recent debates about Prop 1 (oil taxation) but I saw part of it later. Someone asked… Continue reading
I have lived in Alaska for many decades and raised my family here. Today, I am watching my grandkids prepare to go away to college… Continue reading
The Cook Inlet Caucus, Kenai River Fishing Inc., Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance, what’s the difference? Bob Penney, Bob Penney, Bob Penney,… Continue reading
The Soldotna Public Library is wrapping up our 2014 Summer Reading Program. We had an unprecedented number of participants this year and would like to… Continue reading
Ever have that helpless feeling like there’s nothing you can do? Well Alaskans have an opportunity to do something for ourselves, the State of Alaska,… Continue reading
Congratulations and thanks to all the people who made possible the new 2-mile bike path on Kalifornsky Beach from Cannery Road to the new Flats… Continue reading
Hotel guests staying in the Kenai Borough are already paying a disproportionately high amount of tax on lodging. The sales tax a hotel guest pays… Continue reading
Last week-end Jay and Connie Golz opened their garage to a huge selection of original art with all proceeds going to our local Habitat. A… Continue reading
This vote is about trust. Who do you trust? Governor Parnell? Legislative leaders employed by ConocoPhillips? The leaders of the oil industry, bankers, chambers of… Continue reading
Many thanks to July 4 City of Kenai (Park Strip), July 12 Kenai Kennel Club (Skyview), July 20 Homer Arts Council (Homer Street Faire, and… Continue reading
Many years ago, when the tax cap of $500 on any sale in the Kenai Peninsula borough was eliminated on tourism packages, the borough experienced… Continue reading
How ironic that Governor Parnell is now begging us Alaskans to give his tax give-away “a chance,” when not long ago the people for Obamacare… Continue reading
About 10-12 years ago, Yukon River king salmon runs (of high Alaskan subsistence importance) began to diminish, a harbinger of more and continuing problems in… Continue reading
SB21 has been touted as the More Alaska Production Act. A more accurate description is Minimize Alaska’s Profits Act. Historically, instability in the Middle East… Continue reading
