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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 dominates Denali All-Conference voting

The Seward football team dominated the postseason awards in the nine-man Denali Conference in voting announced Thursday. For the Seahawks, Ronan Bickling was Offensive Player… 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)
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Kenai Central football tops Homer

The visiting Kenai Central football team defeated Homer 39-8 on Friday in Mid Alaska Conference action. The final game of the regular season was for… Continue reading

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Lisa Gabriel, left, watches as beach seine nets are pulled from the waters of Cook Inlet at a test site for the gear near Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Council throws support behind beach seine request to Board of Fisheries

Agenda change requests are proposals to the board to hear an issue outside of the board’s three-year cycle

Lisa Gabriel, left, watches as beach seine nets are pulled from the waters of Cook Inlet at a test site for the gear near Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A bike rack and repair station are seen outside of the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai to install bike racks, repair stations

Kenai River Marathon proceeds will fund the project

A bike rack and repair station are seen outside of the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Flyer for the 2024 Candidate Forum Series by KDLL 91.9 FM and the Peninsula Clarion. (Ashlyn O’Hara/KDLL 91.9)

Clarion and KDLL forums return this month for state races

Senate District D forum set for Monday with Bjorkman and Carpenter

Flyer for the 2024 Candidate Forum Series by KDLL 91.9 FM and the Peninsula Clarion. (Ashlyn O’Hara/KDLL 91.9)
Kenai Central head coach Dan Verkuilen and assistant Brad Nyquist celebrate winning the Division II girls state soccer title Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo provided)

It’s personal

Kenai Central’s Verkuilen, Nyquist reflect on coaching careers

Kenai Central head coach Dan Verkuilen and assistant Brad Nyquist celebrate winning the Division II girls state soccer title Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo provided)
Board of Education candidate Sarah Douthit and her supporters wave signs at the side of the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Uncontested races define municipal election

Preliminary results show few surprises, little support for South Peninsula Hospital bond

Board of Education candidate Sarah Douthit and her supporters wave signs at the side of the Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Man sought in connection to Wednesday shooting in Seward detained

A tip from the public helped troopers locate the man, according to a dispatch

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Kenai, Nikiski tie for 5th at West Spiketacular

The Nikiski and Kenai Central volleyball teams led the Kenai Peninsula by tying for fifth in the Gold Bracket at the West Spiketacular on Friday… Continue reading

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Kenai girls, Colony boys swimmers win Seward Invite

The Kenai Central girls and Colony boys won team titles Saturday at the Seward Invitational at Seward High School. The Kardinals girls scored 77 points… Continue reading

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Seward, Nikiski close Denali regular season with wins

The Nikiski and Seward football teams closed the regular season in the nine-man Denali Conference with victories Saturday. The Seahawks, at 3-0 in the league… Continue reading

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Bears finish up at Showcase, get ready for home opener

The Kenai River Brown Bears finished up the North American Hockey League Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota, by defeating the Danbury (Connecticut) Hat Tricks 5-1 on… Continue reading

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Police seeking ‘person of interest’ in Seward shooting that killed woman

A dispatch says that findings of the Alaska Bureau of Investigation do not indicate murder

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Shrubs grow outside of the Kenai Courthouse on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Penrod acquitted of 2022 murder charges

Penrod was arrested in 2022, after Penrod’s ex-fiancee told police that he had shot and killed her boyfriend

Shrubs grow outside of the Kenai Courthouse on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Kenai, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska Christian College students, staff and other dignitaries gather as Styles Walker cuts the ribbon during a dedication ceremony for the college’s new athletic center at Alaska Christian College in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Christian College dedicates ‘miracle’ athletic center

The facility is located at the Alaska Christian College campus near Kenai Peninsula College off of Kalifornsky Beach Road

Alaska Christian College students, staff and other dignitaries gather as Styles Walker cuts the ribbon during a dedication ceremony for the college’s new athletic center at Alaska Christian College in Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
”Miss Rosey,” a pink fire engine dedicated to raising awareness about cancer prevention and screening, is seen after her unveiling at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

‘Early detection saves lives’

CES fire engine made pink to raise awareness of cancer, screenings

”Miss Rosey,” a pink fire engine dedicated to raising awareness about cancer prevention and screening, is seen after her unveiling at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Runners start the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai River Marathon gets perfect conditions

The 163 finishers plus six four-person relay teams were treated to perfect conditions Sunday at the 19th Kenai River Marathon. Under sunny skies and late… Continue reading

Runners start the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotnaճ Tania Boonstra runs just ahead of Colonyճ Aubrey Virgin during the Division I varsity girls race of the Region 3 Championships on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Seward girls defend Region 3/Division II crown

Seahawks’ Olive Jordan wins individual crown as freshman

Soldotnaճ Tania Boonstra runs just ahead of Colonyճ Aubrey Virgin during the Division I varsity girls race of the Region 3 Championships on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
Kenai Central's Aasen Campanella plows through Kodiak's Gavin Peterson and Victoriano Sorio for a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kardinals post big victory over Kodiak

The Kenai Central football team celebrated senior day with a 63-0 victory over Kodiak on Saturday at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai. By claiming the… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Aasen Campanella plows through Kodiak's Gavin Peterson and Victoriano Sorio for a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Eagle River quarterback Nolan Beaty is sacked by Soldotna linebacker Wyatt Faircloth on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna football continues perfect season by routing Eagle River

The Soldotna football team defeated Eagle River 42-7 on Friday in Railbelt Conference action at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna. The Stars move to 5-0… Continue reading

Eagle River quarterback Nolan Beaty is sacked by Soldotna linebacker Wyatt Faircloth on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)