Pebble mine worth the bread
Spencer Knutsen We’ve lived here for 10 months and really like Homer. I see so many anti-Pebble Mine stickers, and I also see people complaining about the rising cost of fuel, sales tax, property tax and utilities hike. I come from a small community in Bristol Bay, and fished the Nushagak for more than 20 [...]
Keep Bristol Bay ‘off-limits’ to mine waste
Izetta Chambers I was dismayed and frankly, disgusted at the recent Supreme Court decision that would allow the Kensington gold mine to dump industrial waste into a freshwater lake. Those of us who depend upon the salmon fishery are frustrated that the Clean Water Act could be subverted in such a way.My family and I [...]
Murkowski warns against healthcare reform based on Medicare model
Americans are looking to Congress and the White House to see whether lawmakers and the president will deliver on their promises to reform our healthcare system. As a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) – which is considering comprehensive healthcare reform legislation – I am committed to working with both [...]
Keene’s memorial fund needs help
Lonnie Keene First off, thanks to all who have contributed to the Eagle Lady Memorial Fund. Every single penny has been deeply appreciated. I know times are tough and the fact that we have received contributions from so many that I know are struggling means so much. There have been checks from people on the [...]
Mayor Hornaday explains vetoes
Jim Hornaday It is with a deep sense of regret that I find it necessary to veto Ordinance 09-22(A)(S)(A) and Resolutions 09-47(A) and 09-48(S)(A). Although I respect the various views expressed, the vetoes are required in my view for the following reasons:Although water and sewer rates have been under Council discussion for a number of [...]
Do your wind turbine homework
By Ron Rannals In response to a recent Point of View criticizing Alaskan Wind Industries, I would challenge anyone to log on to the current Web site of the manufacturer of these wind turbines in question and price out the options mentioned. I found that the prices quoted in the opinion piece do not exist. [...]
An obsession with debt
By Steve Gillon My good friend Peter had a car problem. He loved old, rare and quirky cars that kept breaking down. He never seemed to have reliable transportation, so he kept buying old, rare and quirky cars. Soon his garage, driveway, and finally his front and back yard were packed with really cool but [...]
Honoring earthly relations
By Vesta Elliot Earth week coincides with many challenging issues. We could discuss nonrenewable versus renewable resources, clean energy, acidification of our oceans, plastic, ongoing extinction of species, climate change or the final destruction of rainforests equaling 20 percent of our oxygen. We could also discuss topics such as water pollution versus water rights, land [...]
Palin helps rural Alaskans
It’s been a challenging winter for rural Alaska villages. High fuel prices, reduced income from fishing and a particularly cold winter have left many residents struggling to heat their homes and feed their families. But action has been taken and work continues. Through Governor Palin’s leadership and the legislature’s support, the motor fuel tax was [...]
Defending the Kenai Peninsula government
By Milli Martin I appreciate the opportunity to address the issues that Mr. Price raised in his letter last week. Yes, assessments have truly escalated, particularly along the Kenai River area up north, and in Homer and the South Peninsula. In conversations with several of my constituents, they felt the borough was raising those assessments [...]
