Central Kenai Peninsula Polling Places

Anchor Point Anchor Point Senior CenterMile .25 Milo Fritz RoadCentral Soldotna Sports Center,538 Arena DriveFunny River No. 1 Funny River Community Center,35850 Pioneer Access Rd.Funny… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016

Voices of the Peninsula: The answer to the annexation question is still ‘no’

This Wednesday at 6 p.m., the city of Soldotna is going to ask its residents to spend another $100,000 to gather public comments and input… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016
  • By Brian Olson

What others say: Seeking solutions

Given enough incentive, powerful people can move mountains.But it’s just one mountain of concern at the moment. That’s Ketchikan’s Deer Mountain, the object of the… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016

Washington, D.C. needs a shakeup

Would four more years of the same federal administration be good for Alaska?We’d argue that when it comes to Alaska’s priorities and the federal government,… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2016

Advancing Alaska’s interests

The winner of Tuesday’s presidential election remains to be seen, as many national polls show a tightening race between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2016

House District 30 candidates share their views

1. What will it take for lawmakers to reach agreement on addressing Alaska’s budget issues? Gary Knopp (Republican): Thoughtful and meaningful conversations. A realization that… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016

Daniel Lynch: A citizen representative

When I was invited me to submit an opinion piece, I was grateful. Being an “unknown underdog” and not a perfectly polished political professional, I… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016
  • By Daniel Lynch

Gary Knopp: Support makes job a lot easier

It has been an interesting campaign season and a long one at that. I have been on the campaign trail since July. Now, in less… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016
  • By Gary Knopp

What others say: Interior gas project goals worthwhile

It’s not an easy time for the Interior Energy Project, the state-backed community effort to secure a clean-burning, low-cost home heating solution to the greater… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016

Shauna Thornton: Find common ground, move forward

“You can observe a lot by watching.” – Yogi Berra A fitting statement this election cycle, there are many things learned by observation and applying… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016
  • By Shauna Thornton

J.R. Myers: Restore faith in the election process

Free, equal and fair elections are the foundation of our Republic. When our electoral system is in question, as has happened recently in Alaska, the… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016
  • By J.R. Myers

Q&A with Sen. Gary Stevens, Rep. Paul Seaton

1. What will it take for lawmakers to reach agreement on addressing Alaska’s budget issues?Paul Seaton, House District 31: Constituents need to let their legislators… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2016

Gary Stevens: Budget, education, economy are priorities

I am running for re-election to the Alaska Senate. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve in the Alaska legislature for the… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2016

Paul Seaton: Time to pass a sustainable fiscal plan

Alaska faces a dilemma. Should we continue to choose to balance our budget deficit by spending from our primary savings account – the Constitutional Budget… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2016
  • By Paul Seaton

What others say: Commissioner justified in defense of predator management

In an ongoing battle about game management in Alaska, Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Sam Cotten made the right move in standing by the… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2016

Op-Ed: A mid-October demise?

I love definitions because they help focus the mind.Under dictionary.com’s definition of “corrupt” one finds the following:1. Guilty of dishonest practices, as bribery; lacking integrity;… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2016

Voices of Alaska: Support Ballot Measure 2

Voting Yes on Ballot Measure 2 is a no-cost option to the State that will save Alaskans their hard earned money by providing a tool… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2016
  • By Sen. Anna MacKinnon

What others say: Alaskans and smoking

Pop quiz: What causes more deaths in Alaska than car crashes, murders, suicides and AIDS combined?Researchers from the American Cancer Society have some bad news… Continue reading

  • Oct 31, 2016

Op-ed: Trump’s for-profit campaign

It’s as if Bob Dole began doing ads for Viagra before the 1996 election was over.With less than two weeks before Election Day, Donald Trump… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2016
  • By Rich Lowry

Op-ed: Make mental health a priority

Many of us ignore physical symptoms—an aching tooth, a shoulder which locks up, early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure. Maybe we’re afraid of… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2016
  • By Susan Johnson