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Biologist Daneil Rapp reaches way into a burrow to investigate its contents. (Photo by Sarah Youngren/USFWS)

Refuge Notebook: The life of a biologist

It’s summer in Alaska when the daylight hours are long and nearly countless wildlife is reproducing. Nearly countless, but not entirely. A crew of biologists… Continue reading

Biologist Daneil Rapp reaches way into a burrow to investigate its contents. (Photo by Sarah Youngren/USFWS)
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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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Camille Botello reaches the Skyline summit near Cooper Landing, Alaska with dirty ankles on June 27, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)

Out of the Office: The view from Skyline

In some ways, the isolation of the pandemic has proved even more harsh for me. I’ve spent the majority of it — actually, this week… Continue reading

Camille Botello reaches the Skyline summit near Cooper Landing, Alaska with dirty ankles on June 27, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
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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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)
Volunteer campground hosts meet with Refuge Rangers at Hidden Lake Campground. (Photo by Berkley Bedell/USFWS)

Refuge Notebook: How campers make good neighbors

There’s just something about dinner roasted over an open fire (maybe a s’more or two for dessert), birds singing and kids playing games that don’t… Continue reading

Volunteer campground hosts meet with Refuge Rangers at Hidden Lake Campground. (Photo by Berkley Bedell/USFWS)
Kenai River Brown Bears forward Max Helgeson chases the puck along the boards against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears select 8 in draft

Staff report The Kenai River Brown Bears selected eight players in the North American Hockey League Entry Draft held Wednesday. By drafting the player, the… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Max Helgeson chases the puck along the boards against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Oilers starting pitcher Luke Yacinich delivers home during the team's home game against the Chugiak Chinooks at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers invoke run rule on Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers cruised past the Chugiak Chinooks 12-2 on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, invoking the mercy rule after seven innings.… Continue reading

Oilers starting pitcher Luke Yacinich delivers home during the team's home game against the Chugiak Chinooks at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
Oilers pitcher Liam Rocha fires off a pitch during the team’s home game against the Chugiak Chinooks on July 13, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Ball Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers blank Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers started off a 10-game homestand with a 6-0 victory over the Chugiak Chinooks on Tuesday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral… Continue reading

Oilers pitcher Liam Rocha fires off a pitch during the team’s home game against the Chugiak Chinooks on July 13, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Ball Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
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South tops Twins

The American Legion Twins lost 14-0 to South on Tuesday in Anchorage in a game stopped after five innings due to the mercy rule. The… Continue reading

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