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Twins second baseman David Michael tags out Nick Thimsen of Excelsior Post 259 of Minneapolis on a stolen base attempt Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins drop both games at Bill Miller Tourney

The American Legion Twins dropped both of their games on the opening day of the 37th edition of the Bill Miller Wood Bat Tournament in… Continue reading

Twins second baseman David Michael tags out Nick Thimsen of Excelsior Post 259 of Minneapolis on a stolen base attempt Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Golf Report: Results of first Morgan Memorial

The Kenai Golf Course is in excellent condition! The fairways and tee boxes are very nice. The new tee box at the 10th is now… Continue reading

About birthday presents

Around 1986-87, Nikiski, Alaska and Boulder Point homestead “How in the world are you going to haul a pig?” one of my friends asked me.… Continue reading

What others say: Impact of Supreme Court decision on taxes yet to be seen

Let’s juxtapose some Eugene O’Neill and George Harrison — “The Taxman Cometh,” and we’re not talking about April 15. A decision by the U.S. Supreme… Continue reading

Department of Public Safety emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety

Due to high fire danger across the state, the Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety is warning of residents to exercise extreme caution when… Continue reading

Wild chamomile hangs to dry inside the Ionia Community Center on Tuesday, July 3, near Kasilof, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Ionia: Born and bound by food

On Tuesday at noon, the lunch bell rings in Ionia, a health-conscious community near Kasilof. Over 50 servings of brown rice with pumpkin seeds and… Continue reading

Wild chamomile hangs to dry inside the Ionia Community Center on Tuesday, July 3, near Kasilof, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Jury convicts man of illegally guiding in 2017

A man accused of guiding fishing clients illegally on the Kenai River in 2017 was convicted in June. A jury in Kenai found William Hollandsworth… Continue reading

Soldotna man charged with attempted murder after sword attack

A Soldotna man was charged with first-degree attempted murder Tuesday, after allegedly attacking a man with a three-foot sword. Darrell J. Moore, 25, allegedly attacked… Continue reading

Voices of Alaska: Marijuana industry no golden goose

When is a “golden goose” really a black vulture? Answer: When it preys on our children, families and workforce. A recent opinion piece in the… Continue reading

To rescue or not to rescue? SeaLife Center emergency hotline provides guidance on animal strandings

Summer in Alaska means long days, a short burst of green and lots of tourists and locals hoping to spot marine wildlife on its coasts… Continue reading

Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

Remember the large Blockbuster banner sign outside of the now-closed shop? The 14-foot by 7-foot sign is now inside of Beetle Boss — a nostalgic… Continue reading

Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

Eagle River man killed in Seward Highway crash

An Eagle River man was killed Sunday after his motorcycle rear-ended a truck on the Seward Highway near Summit Lake. Aaron Smith, 44, was heading… Continue reading

Joanis named to Superior Court

Gov. Bill Walker announced appointments to the Kenai, Juneau and Fairbanks Superior Court judges Monday. Lance Joanis will replace retiring Kenai Superior Court Judge Anna… Continue reading

Goff, Cowart win Run Into Summer

Sean Goff and Erica Cowart were the winners at the final Run Into Summer race June 26 in Old Town Kenai. The series was put… Continue reading

Sterling woman accused of stealing checks from employer, cashing them

(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to change the age of Shay L. Harju-Romey). A Sterling woman faces 14 felony counts for forgery, theft… Continue reading

The Kenai River flows into Skilak Lake, as seen on a traverse from Fuller Lakes Trail to Skyline Trail on Sunday, July 1, 2018. The National Weather Service forecast says sunny skies should persist through Friday, with highs in the 60s and 70s. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Good day for a traverse

The Kenai River flows into Skilak Lake, as seen on a traverse from Fuller Lakes Trail to Skyline Trail on Sunday, July 1, 2018. The… Continue reading

The Kenai River flows into Skilak Lake, as seen on a traverse from Fuller Lakes Trail to Skyline Trail on Sunday, July 1, 2018. The National Weather Service forecast says sunny skies should persist through Friday, with highs in the 60s and 70s. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers bounce back to defeat Bucs

The visiting Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Bucs 6-4 on Sunday in Alaska Baseball League action to bounce back after getting swept by the Bucs… Continue reading

Erik Johnson, of Seward, trains for Mount Marathon on June 13, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Ostrander still undecided on Mt. Marathon

In the minutes after knocking down her second straight NCAA Division I steeplechase title June 9 at Oregon University’s Hayward Field, Soldotna runner Allie Ostrander… Continue reading

Erik Johnson, of Seward, trains for Mount Marathon on June 13, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers go 1-2 on weekend

After notching a victory over the host Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Friday, the Oilers were swept by the host Anchorage Bucs in a Saturday Alaska… Continue reading

An American Legion color guard marches in the Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)                                An American Legion color guard marches in the Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Looking for something to do on the Fourth of July? Here are some of the local celebrations

The United States celebrates its 242nd birthday on Wednesday. There are plenty of ways to celebrate it on the central Kenai Peninsula, from parades to… Continue reading

An American Legion color guard marches in the Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)                                An American Legion color guard marches in the Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion, file)