Newspapers, including this one, have traditionally endorsed candidates ahead of elections. Newspaper staff tend to pay close attention to candidates, giving us a view of… Continue reading
The Republican Party can’t pass Obamacare repeal, but it can nominate Roy Moore. This is the state of the GOP in a nutshell. It is… Continue reading
1. If elected, what issues do you feel require the board’s immediate attention? Debbie Cary, District 7: If elected, I feel the way we deliver… Continue reading
My daughter is a Senior this year and when she started school in Ninilchik she was so excited. School opened a whole new world for… Continue reading
Reader likes Pierce for mayor My household will be voting for Charlie Pierce for KPB Mayor on Oct. 3. As a major force at Enstar… Continue reading
Joe Arness and Jason Tauriainen are running for the District 3-Nikiski seat. 1. If elected, what issues do you feel require the board’s immediate attention?… Continue reading
Public education has been, and continues to be, a lightning rod which attracts lots of public support, criticism, attention, and derision. Thru it all, the… Continue reading
When voters head to polls on Tuesday, there will be three borough-wide ballot propositions for them to consider. Proposition 1 asks voters outside of city… Continue reading
I am a life-long Kenai resident with deep roots in our community as my family has been here since 1947. I graduated from Kenai Central… Continue reading
A diversified economy creates the most stability. That’s as true here as in any place else, and Ketchikan and southern Southeast welcome most business and… Continue reading
Today we see many people on the sidelines of public service, paying enough attention to be critical of actions taken on current events, but never… Continue reading
There are two Kenai City council seats up for election. Two of the three running for these seats are incumbents. Voters need a choice. I… Continue reading
Henry Knackstedt, Bob McIntosh and Tim Navarre are running to fill two seats on the Kenai City Council. 1. Describe you vision for future development… Continue reading
Keith Baxter is running for Soldotna City Council Seat F and Tyson Cox is running for Seat B. 1. Should the city continue to look… Continue reading
My name is Brent Hibbert. I grew up on a farm in Northern Wyoming where I learned the value of hard work, long hours and… Continue reading
President Donald Trump is in a big rush for Congress to approve big tax cuts, and he is using the damage left by Hurricane Irma… Continue reading
For the current year, the borough assembly passed a budget that spends $4.15 million more than it generates. Given the current savings account ending the… Continue reading
I’ve met with people all over our Borough, listening to concerns, hopes, and hearing their stories—it’s fun! This experience of meeting our diverse residents solidified… Continue reading
My family came to the Kenai Peninsula Borough in 1952; I was born in 1963 when my parents were attending college in Fairbanks. I graduated… Continue reading
Dan Castimore and Brent Hibbert are running for the Assembly District 1-Kalifornsky seat. Kate Veh will appear on the ballot but has withdrawn from the… Continue reading
