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Evelyn White captures final mountain bike race in Soldotna Cycle Series

Evelyn White won the sixth and final mountain bike race of the summer at the Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday, Aug. 15. At the race,… Continue reading

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McKenney Running Fund puts runners in appopriate footwear

Ted McKenney loved cross-country and distance running, but he also loved making sure the athletes were in appropriate footwear. McKenney, who touched thousands in his… Continue reading

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Seward's Olive Jordan, Soldotna's Kathryn DeBardelaben, Soldotna's Kathryn Cox and Seward's Selah Brueckner compete in the freshmen-sophomore girls race Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna captures 3 of 4 races at Peninsula Class Races

The Soldotna cross-country team took three of the four races Monday at the Peninsula Class Races at Nikiski Middle-High School. For the Stars, Kathryn DeBardelaben… Continue reading

Seward's Olive Jordan, Soldotna's Kathryn DeBardelaben, Soldotna's Kathryn Cox and Seward's Selah Brueckner compete in the freshmen-sophomore girls race Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Nikiski's Ethan Ellis passes under pressure from Seward's Ronan Bickling and Emerson Cross (10) on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward defeats Nikiski in 9-man title game rematch

The Seward football team opened defense of its nine-man state championship with a 54-6 nonconference victory over host Nikiski on Saturday. Both squads are in… Continue reading

Nikiski's Ethan Ellis passes under pressure from Seward's Ronan Bickling and Emerson Cross (10) on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central's Aasen Campanella rushes the ball against Homer's Austin Briscoe on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Central opens state title defense by topping Homer

The Kenai Central football team began its Division III state title defense with a 21-0 victory over Homer in nonconference action at Ed Hollier Field… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Aasen Campanella rushes the ball against Homer's Austin Briscoe on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Lokeni Wong fights for yards against Luke Sena (51) and Jason Reese of Palmer on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna football tops Palmer to open state title defense

The Soldotna football team opened the season with a 63-27 nonconference victory over Palmer on Friday at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna. Both squads are… Continue reading

Soldotna's Lokeni Wong fights for yards against Luke Sena (51) and Jason Reese of Palmer on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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New area football referees fill a huge void

Problem is part of nationwide officials shortage

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Soldotna hoists the First National Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, after the Division II championship game at Service High School in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Football 2024: 3 Peninsula teams have state titles to defend

All 5 Kenai Peninsula teams will play on central peninsula this weekend

Soldotna hoists the First National Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, after the Division II championship game at Service High School in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Results posted for Mineshaft Grinder in Hope

The Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area put on the Mineshaft Grinder on Saturday, Aug. 10, in Hope. According to the KMTA website, the event… Continue reading

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Shane Sundberg tees off on the ninth hole at the State Farm Agent Heith Groth Pro Am and Skins Game on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sterling’s Sundberg misses cut at US Amateur

Sterling’s Shane Sundberg missed the cut Tuesday at the U.S. Amateur Championship, which is being held at Hazeltine and Chaska Town Course in Minnesota. The… Continue reading

Shane Sundberg tees off on the ninth hole at the State Farm Agent Heith Groth Pro Am and Skins Game on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Runners start the 35th Violence Free Community Run on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Runners at Violence Free Community Run brave cold rain

Forty-nine finishers withstood a cold rain Saturday at the 35th Violence Free Community Run in Kenai. The event, formerly known as the Run for Women,… Continue reading

Runners start the 35th Violence Free Community Run on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Atkinson wins finale of Salmon Run Series

Collin Atkinson won the finale of the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Atkinson finished the 5-kilometer… Continue reading

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Ollie Dahl, Aldridge win 5th Soldotna Cycle Series mountain bike race

Ollie Dahl and Morgan Aldridge won at the Soldotna Cycle Series mountain bike race Thursday, Aug. 8, at Tsalteshi Trails. Dahl finished the 12-kilometer course… Continue reading

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Seward's Chaz DiMarzio celebrates a win in the Soggy Bottom 100 on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Hope, Alaska. (Photo provided)

Seward’s DiMarzio wins Soggy Bottom 100

Seward’s Chaz DiMarzio won the Soggy Bottom 100 mountain bike race for the third time Saturday, Aug. 3, on the Resurrection Pass and Devil’s Creek… Continue reading

Seward's Chaz DiMarzio celebrates a win in the Soggy Bottom 100 on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Hope, Alaska. (Photo provided)
Shane Sundberg tees off on the ninth hole at the State Farm Agent Heith Groth Pro Am and Skins Game on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sterling’s Sundberg captures Alaska State Amateur

Sterling’s Shane Sundberg, a 2023 graduate of Soldotna High School, won the Alaska State Amateur Championship from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 2 to 4, at… Continue reading

Shane Sundberg tees off on the ninth hole at the State Farm Agent Heith Groth Pro Am and Skins Game on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

Homer’s Faulkner wins 2nd gold of Paris Olympics

Homer’s Kristen Faulkner nabbed her second gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, joining with three other United States riders to take first place… Continue reading

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)
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Hogue wins Sunday Night Heat 3

Dylan Hogue won Sunday Night Heat 3 in the Soldotna Cycle Series on Aug. 3 at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. The goal in… Continue reading

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Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

Faulkner, United States qualify 2nd in Team Pursuit

Homer’s Kristen Faulkner and her United States teammates qualified second in the Women’s Team Pursuit on Tuesday in the Paris Olympics. In the Saint-Quetin-en-Yevlines National… Continue reading

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)
Kenai Kicks' Avi Bloom, second from left, celebrates her goal with, from left to right, Lily Hough, Morgan Buckbee and Morgan Berger on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the Kenai Sports Complex in Kenai, Alaska, in a U13 Alaska Youth State Cup game against Cook Inlet Soccer Club. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club has big weekend at State Cup

Kenai Kicks win state title as area gets economic boost

Kenai Kicks' Avi Bloom, second from left, celebrates her goal with, from left to right, Lily Hough, Morgan Buckbee and Morgan Berger on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the Kenai Sports Complex in Kenai, Alaska, in a U13 Alaska Youth State Cup game against Cook Inlet Soccer Club. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Laker, Umholtz win at Salmon Run Series 4

Chase Laker won the fourth race in the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday, July 31, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Laker covered the… Continue reading

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