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Friday softball: Kenai, SoHi get road NLC victories

The visiting Kenai Central softball team swept a doubleheader from Houston on Friday in Northern Lights Conference action. The Kardinals improved to 4-6 in the… Continue reading

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Me posing with a vintage guide to reporting on education. (Photo by Camille Botello)

Out of the Office: Next chapter

Like a lot of people who do what they love, I can remember the moment I decided I wanted to become a journalist. It was… Continue reading

Me posing with a vintage guide to reporting on education. (Photo by Camille Botello)
The Peninsula Oilers play the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers launch fundraising drive due to financial troubles

The Peninsula Oilers are mounting a fundraising drive as financial troubles are clouding the Alaska Baseball League team’s 50th anniversary season. “As we approach our… Continue reading

The Peninsula Oilers play the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Thursday softball: Homer picks up 3 NLC wins on road

The visiting Kenai Central softball team was swept by Palmer in Northern Lights Conference play Thursday, falling to 4-17 overall and 2-6 in the league.… Continue reading

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Thursday baseball: Kenai, Homer lose conference contests on road

The visiting Kenai Central baseball team lost 5-4 to Houston on Thursday in Northern Lights Conference play. The Hawks scored three runs in the bottom… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Alyssa McDonald throws out a runner against Kenai Central on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Wednesday softball: Soldotna defeats Kenai; Palmer tops Homer

The visiting Soldotna softball team defeated Kenai Central 15-1 in four innings Wednesday in Northern Lights Conference action. The Stars are 15-7 overall and 7-2… Continue reading

Soldotna's Alyssa McDonald throws out a runner against Kenai Central on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Wednesday baseball: Soldotna topples Homer

The visiting Soldotna baseball team defeated Homer 19-6 on Wednesday in Northern Lights Conference action. The Stars are 12-3 and 9-2 in the league, while… Continue reading

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Homer's Immy Im hands off to Gracie Miotke, and Soldotna's Mia Hannevold hands off to Anaulie Sedivy, at the 400-meter relay Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Kenai Peninsula Borough meet at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. Homer won the relay. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna girls, boys sweep borough track meet

The Soldotna girls and boys track and field teams swept the Kenai Peninsula Borough meet Saturday at Soldotna High School in a meet hosted by… Continue reading

Homer's Immy Im hands off to Gracie Miotke, and Soldotna's Mia Hannevold hands off to Anaulie Sedivy, at the 400-meter relay Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Kenai Peninsula Borough meet at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. Homer won the relay. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Saturday soccer: Kenai girls, SoHi boys notch victories

The Soldotna boys soccer team defeated host Kenai Central 2-1 on Saturday in Peninsula Conference action to finish an unbeaten regular season. The Stars are… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Nuno Venturi puts a move on Houston's Parker Bethel on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Friday soccer: Nikiski sweeps Redington, SoHi sweeps on senior night

The Soldotna girls and boys soccer teams celebrated senior night by sweeping Houston on Friday in nonconference action. The Soldotna girls won 7-0 to move… Continue reading

Soldotna's Nuno Venturi puts a move on Houston's Parker Bethel on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Saturday baseball: Kenai beats Grace; SoHi splits in league play

The Kenai Central baseball team toppled Grace Christian 13-2 in Northern Lights Conference play Saturday. The Kardinals improved to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the… Continue reading

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Saturday softball: SoHi tops Palmer; Kenai swept in Kodiak

The Soldotna softball team defeated Palmer 14-1 in Northern Lights Conference action at the Soldotna Little League fields Saturday. The Stars are now 14-7 overall… Continue reading

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Friday softball: Homer, Soldotna pick up conference wins

The Soldotna softball team swept a Northern Lights Conference doubleheader from Redington on Friday at the Soldotna Little League fields. The Stars won 14-6 in… Continue reading

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Friday baseball: Kenai, Soldotna, Homer all collect victories

The Soldotna baseball team defeated Grace Christian 15-0 in two innings Friday at the Soldotna Little League fields in Northern Lights Conference play. The Stars… Continue reading

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A basket of lovage leaves harvested at a Kenai Peninsula beach, June 9, 2023. (Photo by Matt Bowser/USFWS)

Refuge Notebook: I love beach lovage

For my family, as for many people on the Kenai Peninsula, growing and harvesting food is a regular part of our lives. We garden, we… Continue reading

A basket of lovage leaves harvested at a Kenai Peninsula beach, June 9, 2023. (Photo by Matt Bowser/USFWS)
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Thursday softball: Kenai Central sweeps Redington

The host Kenai Central softball team swept Redington in Northern Lights Conference action Thursday by scores of 20-5 and 16-2. The Kards move to 2-1… Continue reading

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Thursday baseball: Palmer takes down Homer

The visiting Palmer baseball team defeated Homer 11-1 in five innings Thursday in Northern Lights Conference play. The Moose scored three runs in the first… Continue reading

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Kenai Central's Ryker Dykema heads in a corner kick for a goal Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Thursday soccer: Kardinals get sweep on senior night

The Kenai Central girls and boys soccer teams celebrated senior night by sweeping Houston in nonconference matches Thursday. The Kenai girls topped the Hawks 12-0… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Ryker Dykema heads in a corner kick for a goal Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna pitcher Trenton Ohnemus delivers to Kenai Central on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna’s Ohnemus throws no-hitter to topple Kenai

The Soldotna baseball team defeated Kenai Central 8-0 on Tuesday at the Soldotna Little League fields behind a no-hitter from Trenton Ohnemus. The Stars were… Continue reading

Soldotna pitcher Trenton Ohnemus delivers to Kenai Central on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Tuesday soccer: Homer, Soldotna girls play to scoreless draw

The host Homer and Soldotna soccer teams played to a scoreless tie Tuesday in Peninsula Conference play. The Stars are now 4-0-1 in the league… Continue reading

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