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Oilers starting pitcher Mike Lopez delivers to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

The runaway train known as the Peninsula Oilers didn’t lose any steam Thursday night at Coral Seymour Memorial Park, as the Alaska Baseball League’s top… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2018
  • By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion
Oilers starting pitcher Mike Lopez delivers to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The Kenai River and Skilak Lake, as seen from the top of Hideout Trail Feb. 21, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Enjoying the silence

Just over five miles into my hike up and down Green Mountain in Chautauqua Park outside Boulder, Colorado, this past winter, I faced a choice.… Continue reading

The Kenai River and Skilak Lake, as seen from the top of Hideout Trail Feb. 21, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Twins catcher Cody Quelland tags to first base June 15, 2018, against Service at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi, Twins catcher Quelland bids adieu to peninsula baseball

His name is Cody, but most know him as Bubba. Those who follow baseball on the Kenai Peninsula know that he’s been an integral part… Continue reading

Twins catcher Cody Quelland tags to first base June 15, 2018, against Service at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Ostrander named to Academic All-America First Team

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central High School, was named to the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic All-America Division I Cross Country and Track… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2018
  • Staff report Peninsula Clarion

Veihdeffer puts up top time at Run Into Summer

Karalyn Veihdeffer put up the top time Tuesday at the Run Into Summer 5K series in Old Town Kenai. Veihdeffer covered the course in 29… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2018
  • By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

Ostrander named to Academic All-America First Team

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central High School, was named to the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic All-America Division I Cross Country and Track… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2018
  • By Staff Report

Veihdeffer puts up top time at Run Into Summer

Karalyn Veihdeffer put up the top time Tuesday at the Run Into Summer 5K series in Old Town Kenai. Veihdeffer covered the course in 29… Continue reading

Twins catcher Cody Quelland tags to first base June 15, 2018, against Service at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi, Twins catcher Quelland bids adieu to peninsula baseball

His name is Cody, but most know him as Bubba. Those who follow baseball on the Kenai Peninsula know that he’s been an integral part… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2018
  • By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion
Twins catcher Cody Quelland tags to first base June 15, 2018, against Service at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Oilers steamroll Chinooks to reach 10th win

Oilers steamroll Chinooks to reach 10th win

On the heels of a successful 5-2 road trip, the Peninsula Oilers returned home to Coral Seymour Memorial Park and picked up right where they… Continue reading

Oilers steamroll Chinooks to reach 10th win

Kenai Golf Report: Boys and Girls Club event nears

I would like to thank everyone for all the positive feedback on the condition of the Kenai Golf Course. It is much appreciated. The greens,… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2018
  • By Gordon Griffin

Oilers cruise past Pilots

The visiting Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Glacier Pilots 10-6 on Monday in Alaska Baseball League play to finish their eight-game road trip in style.… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2018
  • By Staff Report
From left, Draiden Mullican; Draiden’s father, Shane; Draiden’s grandfather, John; and Draiden’s cousin, Kash Williams, get ready for the 50cc race at the Alaska State Motocross Championships on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Twin City Raceway. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Father’s Day at the motocross track

Numbers may have been down Saturday and Sunday at the Alaska State Motocross Champioships at Twin City Raceway, but for Shane Mullican, 37, of Soldotna,… Continue reading

From left, Draiden Mullican; Draiden’s father, Shane; Draiden’s grandfather, John; and Draiden’s cousin, Kash Williams, get ready for the 50cc race at the Alaska State Motocross Championships on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Twin City Raceway. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers, Chinooks split doubleheader

The visiting Peninsula Oilers split a doubleheader with the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Sunday in Alaska Baseball League play, winning the first game 2-1 before… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2018
  • By Staff Report
Maddy (559) and John Campbell begin the final ascent up the stairs Saturday at the fourth annual Clam Scramble 5K in Ninilchik. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Clam Scramble keeps runners working hard

Getting through Saturday’s five-kilometer Clam Scramble Mud Run course in Ninilchik required some determination and gritty effort, but the cheers at the finish line were… Continue reading

Maddy (559) and John Campbell begin the final ascent up the stairs Saturday at the fourth annual Clam Scramble 5K in Ninilchik. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski Fun Run results

Miles Jorgensen was fastest among a field of 19 runners Saturday at the Nikiski Fun Run. Jorgensen won the 5-kilometer race in a time of… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2018
  • By Staff Report

Chinooks roll past Oilers

The visiting Peninsula Oilers had a three-game winning streak snapped by falling to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 8-3 on Saturday in Alaska Baseball League play.… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2018
  • By Staff Report
Twins pitcher Austin Asp delivers Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Kenai Little League fields against Kodiak. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins sweep Kodiak

Waiting until later worked out just fine for the American Legion Twins on Saturday against Kodiak. The Twins notched a 9-4 league victory against the… Continue reading

Twins pitcher Austin Asp delivers Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Kenai Little League fields against Kodiak. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Ulman, Reyes win Cooper Landing Trail Run

Sean Ulman and Gloria Reyes won the Cooper Landing Trail Run on June 9 in Seward. The proceeds from the event benefit the Cooper Landing… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2018
  • By Staff Report
Twins catcher Cody Quelland tags to first base Friday afternoon against Service at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins-Service game suspended

Two Alaska Legion teams took to the field, but Mother Nature ultimately prevailed Friday afternoon at a soggy Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark. A league game… Continue reading

Twins catcher Cody Quelland tags to first base Friday afternoon against Service at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers beat Pilots to keep winning on road

The Peninsula Oilers kept rolling on the road Thursday night at Mulcahy Stadium with a 2-1 victory over the Anchorage Glacier Pilots. Paul Kunst ripped… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2018
  • By Staff Report