Jeff Helminiak

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Laker, Boonstra win Salmon Run Series

Jack Laker and Jayna Boonstra won the third race of the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Laker finished… Continue reading

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South nips Twins at 1st day of state

The American Legion Twins dropped their first game of the state tournament 3-2 to South on Thursday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The first part… Continue reading

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Oilers sweep doubleheader from Pilots

The Peninsula Oilers swept a doubleheader from the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Monday in Alaska Baseball League play at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. Peninsula won… Continue reading

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Ryan Childers of the Kenai River Wolfpack tries to evade Hermit CRABS players Sam "Sue" Warner (front) and Steven Ganley on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the 2022 Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby Tournament at Millennium Square in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Anchortown, Manu Bears win Dipnet Fest Rugby Tourney

Anchortown won the women’s title and the Manu Bears won the men’s title at the 2022 Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby Tournament at Millennium Square in… Continue reading

Ryan Childers of the Kenai River Wolfpack tries to evade Hermit CRABS players Sam "Sue" Warner (front) and Steven Ganley on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the 2022 Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby Tournament at Millennium Square in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Rich Lundahl makes a 60-foot putt for birdie on No. 17 during the Kenai Peninsula Open and Pro-Am at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Lundahl won the open division. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Lundahl defends Kenai Peninsula Open crown

Rose takes 3rd amateur title

Rich Lundahl makes a 60-foot putt for birdie on No. 17 during the Kenai Peninsula Open and Pro-Am at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Lundahl won the open division. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Competitors start the Unity Run on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminak/Peninsula Clarion)

Unity Run sees all first-time winners

The Unity Run, put on by Kenai River Rotary of Soldotna and the Tsalteshi Trails Association, continues to build after being disrupted by the pandemic.… Continue reading

Competitors start the Unity Run on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Twins make state tournament

The American Legion Post 20 Twins are in the state tournament. The Twins won their final three league games of the season to finish at… Continue reading

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Hogue, Aldridge top Soldotna Cycle Series

Dylan Hogue and Morgan Aldridge won the second race of the Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails. Hogue finished the 12-kilometer ride in… Continue reading

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Peninsula Oilers pitcher Conner Kershaw fields a short ground ball against the Mat-Su Miners on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Miners top Oilers in rain-shortened game

The Peninsula Oilers lost 6-0 to the Mat-Su Miners in an Alaska Baseball League game shortened by rain Friday at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer.… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers pitcher Conner Kershaw fields a short ground ball against the Mat-Su Miners on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
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Oilers topple Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the host Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 8-4 on Thursday in Alaska Baseball League play at Lee Jordan Field. The win is another… Continue reading

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Atticus Gibson of the American Legion Post 20 Twins pitches a shutout against West on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins top West to improve odds of making state

The American Legion Post 20 Twins defeated West 15-0 in five innings Thursday in league play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The game… Continue reading

Atticus Gibson of the American Legion Post 20 Twins pitches a shutout against West on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Faulkenberry, Davis win Salmon Run Series 2

Nathaniel Faulkenberry and Kristin Davis won the second race of the 5-kilometer Salmon Run Series on Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails. Faulkenberry took the victory at… Continue reading

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Bucs take down Oilers

The Anchorage Bucs defeated the Peninsula Oilers 14-6 on Wednesday in Alaska Baseball League play at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The Bucs, in third place,… Continue reading

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Post 20 Twins' Hunter Williams gets the force at second on East's Alan Contreras but is late throwing to first for the double play Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins, in battle for state berth, top East

The American Legion Post 20 Twins defeated East 5-2 Wednesday in league play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The crucial win comes as… Continue reading

Post 20 Twins' Hunter Williams gets the force at second on East's Alan Contreras but is late throwing to first for the double play Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
OIlers second baseman Graiden West gets ready to tag out Justin Grech of the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on a steal attempt Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers push winning streak to 4

It’s not just that the Peninsula Oilers are winning, it’s how they are winning. The Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 4-3 on Saturday, 11-0… Continue reading

OIlers second baseman Graiden West gets ready to tag out Justin Grech of the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on a steal attempt Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Twins split with Palmer, Chugiak

It was a weekend of splits for the American Legion Post 20 Twins. Saturday, the Twins split with Chugiak, losing the league game 13-7, but… Continue reading

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Oilers starter Conner Kershaw delivers to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers enact mercy rule on Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 14-4 in seven innings Friday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.… Continue reading

Oilers starter Conner Kershaw delivers to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Soldotna Cycle Series rides again

The first Soldotna Cycle Series race of the season was held Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails at the K-Beach trailhead. In the 12-kilometer race, victories went… Continue reading

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Mount Marathon, seen July 4, 2022, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Out of the Office: Keeping Mount Marathon Race local

How does the Mount Marathon Race stay local? That was the question in the minds of many people I talked to about a new rule… Continue reading

Mount Marathon, seen July 4, 2022, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Chinooks top Oilers in 1st game of pivotal series

It was one of those days at the ballpark for the Peninsula Oilers. The Oilers opened a pivotal five-game series against the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks… Continue reading

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