Silence has not served the National Football League well.For years the league downplayed its problem with domestic violence and lightly penalized its offending players. That… Continue reading
The Ebola virus is not a threat, but ISIS is. That’s what some of our leaders tell us. Should we believe them? Do they have… Continue reading
Problems with harassment, sexual assault, fraud and other issues within the Alaska National Guard are serious business. The scathing report from the National Guard Bureau,… Continue reading
1. What do you see as the biggest issues facing Soldotna in the next five years? Nels Anderson, Mayor: The most pressing issue is the… Continue reading
It has been, and continues to be, an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Soldotna. I believe that Soldotna is a vibrant… Continue reading
The U.S. Forest Service’s requirement that certain people who film or photograph federal wilderness must first obtain a special use permit is rightly being met… Continue reading
College freshmen are completing their first month on campus. According to the website The Other Freshman 15, “The first 15 weeks of college can be… Continue reading
Precinct name Polling placeFunny River No. 1 Funny River Community CenterFunny River No. 2 Assembly ChambersMackey Lake Borough Assembly ChambersNikiski Nikiski Community CenterSalamatof Nikiski Fire… Continue reading
When Mike Navarre ran for Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor in 2011, he was very clear that he would not make a lot of campaign promises… Continue reading
I am Jake Thompson, a lifelong resident of Kenai. I am married to Rhonda and have two beautiful children. Kenai needs a strong fiscal conservative… Continue reading
I have been blessed to have been raised and to have raised my children in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. I moved to Alaska in 1967… Continue reading
People in Kenai, as around peninsula, want things to happen, but it’s not always clear on what we want. We want action on how to… Continue reading
“Kids today” — it’s a sentiment we hear from time to time, usually preceded or followed by a list of everything wrong with the younger… Continue reading
1. If elected, what issues do you feel require immediate attention?Grayling Bassett: The borough needs new landfills. It is reasonable for the borough to explore… Continue reading
News last week that a Texas-based company is looking to ship natural gas north from Cook Inlet to the Interior likely came as a surprise… Continue reading
How do you destroy a State in one easy lesson? Vote in marijuana!Drugs are definitely not family friendly are they?Have you ever had an employee… Continue reading
“Why am I running for Borough Assembly?” This question has been asked of me several times over the past few weeks. Those who know me… Continue reading
I have been a resident of Sterling for 23 years and Soldotna for 10 years (33 years central peninsula). I graduated from Soldotna high school… Continue reading
1. If elected, what issues do you feel require immediate attention?Marty Anderson: I believe our community needs a five year and 10 year plan to… Continue reading
I am thankful to the residents of Kenai for the opportunity to serve as a Council Member. Originally and still, the importance of individual public… Continue reading
