Jeff Helminiak

Lydia Jacoby of the United States swims in a heat during the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Jacoby qualifies 3rd for Olympic 100 breaststroke final

Lydia Jacoby, a 17-year-old incoming senior at Seward High School, enters today’s finals in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo after posting… Continue reading

Lydia Jacoby of the United States swims in a heat during the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Oilers starting pitcher Luke Yacinich delivers to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers wrap up home slate

The Peninsula Oilers finished up their home schedule with a 5-2 loss to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in Alaska Baseball League play Saturday at Coral… Continue reading

Oilers starting pitcher Luke Yacinich delivers to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Twins see season end

The American Legion Twins were eliminated on Day 3 of the Matson Invitational at Bartlett High School in Anchorage with a 12-6 loss to Bartlett… Continue reading

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Lydia Jacoby participates in the Women’s 100 Breaststroke during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Seward’s Jacoby to swim at Olympics today

Lydia Jacoby, an incoming senior at Seward High School, will start her competition at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, early today in the 100-meter… Continue reading

Lydia Jacoby participates in the Women’s 100 Breaststroke during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Results posted for Soldotna Cycle Series

The third race of the Soldotna Cycle Series was held Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. The series continues Thursday at Tsalteshi, this… Continue reading

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Gus Reimer crosses the finish line in front of Adam Reimer and Julie Laker during the first race of the Salmon Run Series at Skyview Middle School on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)

Results posted for Salmon Run 3

The third Salmon Run Series of the season was held Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. The series continues Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails,… Continue reading

Gus Reimer crosses the finish line in front of Adam Reimer and Julie Laker during the first race of the Salmon Run Series at Skyview Middle School on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
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Glacier Pilots topple Oilers

The Peninsula Oilers dropped a 6-1 decision to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Thursday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in… Continue reading

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KCHS physicals set for Saturday

Kenai Central High School has several important dates coming up as the high school sports season prepares to ramp up. Saturday, preseason physicals will be… Continue reading

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Twins open Matson with win

The American Legion Twins opened up play at the Matson Invitational at Bartlett High School in Anchorage with a 4-2 victory over North Pole on… Continue reading

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Twins to open play at Matson Tournament

The American Legion Twins open play at the Matson Tournament at Bartlett High School in Anchorage today with an 11 a.m. game against North Pole.… Continue reading

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Oilers rained out again

The Peninsula Oilers and Anchorage Glacier Pilots were rained out again Wednesday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The… Continue reading

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Oilers-Pilots postponed due to rain

The Alaska Baseball League game between the Peninsula Oilers and Anchorage Glacier Pilots at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai was postponed Tuesday due to… Continue reading

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Kenai River Wolfpack scrum half Dan Balmer scoops up the ball left by tackled player Mike Curtis and passes it out to a receiving Wolfpack player while Fairbanks defenders Joshua Harold, Joe Prete and Sam Warner look on at Millennium Square in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the 2021 Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby 10s Tournament.

Yetis win Dipnet Fest Rugby Tourney

The Yetis men won their first Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby 10s Tournament on Saturday at Millennium Square in Kenai, while the women’s title went to… Continue reading

Kenai River Wolfpack scrum half Dan Balmer scoops up the ball left by tackled player Mike Curtis and passes it out to a receiving Wolfpack player while Fairbanks defenders Joshua Harold, Joe Prete and Sam Warner look on at Millennium Square in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the 2021 Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby 10s Tournament.
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Vehicle accident kills 3

Staff report Three people died in a two-vehicle collision Saturday afternoon at Mile 15 of the Kenai Spur Highway, according to a press release from… Continue reading

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Oilers drop 2 to Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers dropped Friday and Saturday games to the Chugiak Chinooks in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The… Continue reading

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Twins finish regular season with 1-2 road trip

The American Legion finished up their regular season on the road with a league victory Friday over Bartlett and a pair of league losses Saturday… Continue reading

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Elias Wheeler, of Soldotna, leads fellow 10K runners at the Rotary Unity Run at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Unity Run returns after year off

The Rotary Unity Run returned Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Next year, the run hopes to really be back. After not having… Continue reading

Elias Wheeler, of Soldotna, leads fellow 10K runners at the Rotary Unity Run at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Tyle Owens (orange helmet) leads a group of racers at the Soldotna Cycle Series at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska, on July 18, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna Cycle Series results posted

David Seramur, Morgan Aldridge and Chase Laker picked up the 12-kilometer wins at the second week of the Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi… Continue reading

Tyle Owens (orange helmet) leads a group of racers at the Soldotna Cycle Series at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska, on July 18, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Oilers stretch win streak to 3

The Peninsula Oilers ran their winning streak to three with a 10-9 victory over the Chugiak Chinooks on Thursday in Alaska Baseball League play at… Continue reading

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Chad Anderson of Kasilof and Allie Ostrander guide Everett Anderson, 3, to the finish line Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails. Getting the free ride on Chad’s shoulders is Ben Anderson, 2. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Results posted for Salmon Run Series 2

The results have been posted from the second Salmon Run Series, held Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails. The series continues Wednesday at the Skyview Middle School… Continue reading

Chad Anderson of Kasilof and Allie Ostrander guide Everett Anderson, 3, to the finish line Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails. Getting the free ride on Chad’s shoulders is Ben Anderson, 2. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)