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Saturday football roundup: Homer, Seward win; Kenai loses

The host Barrow football team defeated Kenai Central 8-6 on Saturday in nonconference action. The two teams are both in the Mid Alaska Conference, but… Continue reading

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Nikiski's Cameron Parrish tries to shake the tackle of Eielson's Michael Garza on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski opens 9-man season by topping Eielson

The host Nikiski football team defeated Eielson 62-46 on Saturday in the nine-man opener for both squads. The new nine-man league, which was formed this… Continue reading

Nikiski's Cameron Parrish tries to shake the tackle of Eielson's Michael Garza on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Saturday Peninsula football scores

Homer, Nikiski and Seward all won in Saturday football action, while Kenai Central took a close loss to Barrow. The host Mariners defeated Redington 66-18… Continue reading

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Erik Thompson of Juneau-Douglas: Yadaa.at Kale leads the pack up a hill at the beginning of the boys varsity race at the Ted McKenney Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Hopkins, Annett capture Ted McKenney Invite

Colony junior Ella Hopkins and Grace Christian junior Robbie Annett won the individual titles Saturday at the Ted McKenney XC Invitational at the sun-splashed and… Continue reading

Erik Thompson of Juneau-Douglas: Yadaa.at Kale leads the pack up a hill at the beginning of the boys varsity race at the Ted McKenney Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Andrew Pieh catches a pass in front of North Pole's Korbin Wallace on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna football moves to 2-0 with rout of North Pole

The Soldotna football team defeated North Pole 66-0 on Friday in Railbelt Conference action at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School. The Stars moved… Continue reading

Soldotna's Andrew Pieh catches a pass in front of North Pole's Korbin Wallace on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
A close-up view of spruce tip rust on spruce tips on the Kenai Peninsula. (Photo by USFWS/Kris Inman)

Refuge Notebook: Another big year for spruce tip rust

Much like 2018, the orange tips of young spruce trees are catching people’s attention and reminded me of 2018 when a co-worker asked, “What is… Continue reading

A close-up view of spruce tip rust on spruce tips on the Kenai Peninsula. (Photo by USFWS/Kris Inman)
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Reeling ‘Em In: Smoking silvers and other fishing techniques

Since we have received several inquiries lately about smoking silvers, this looks like an excellent time to offer you a technique that Jane and I… Continue reading

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The Anchor River flows in the Anchor Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Creek walking in cool summer

Growing up spending my summers in one outdoor activity camp or another, my favorite days of all were the ones when the instructor told us… Continue reading

The Anchor River flows in the Anchor Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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Area graduates compete in National Rollerski Biathlon Championships

Three central Kenai Peninsula graduates competed in the U.S. Biathlon Association National Rollerski Biathlon Championships on Aug. 5 and 6 in Jericho, Vermont. Travis Cooper… Continue reading

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Quinn, Ross win Soggy Bottom 100

Anchorage’s Najeeby Quinn smashed the previous course record in winning the Soggy Bottom 100 on Saturday, Aug. 5. The Soggy is a mountain bike race… Continue reading

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Runners, cyclists take on Mineshaft Grinder

The Mineshaft Grinder was put on in Hope by the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area on Saturday. The event features a Gold Grinder and… Continue reading

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Harness, Peters win Sadie Knob Race

Whitney Harness and Andrew Peters won the Sadie Knob Race on Saturday across Kachemak Bay from Homer. The race was just short of nine miles… Continue reading

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Watts wins at Soldotna Cycle Series 6

The Gauntlet will be held Sunday

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Soldotna sophomore Tania Boonstra runs to victory in the freshman-sophomore girls race at the Class Races on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at Nikiski High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Class Races, run by Kenai cross-country, return to Nikiski

The Class Races returned to Nikiski High School on Monday after not being held last season. Nikiski lost its cross-country program in 2022, so the… Continue reading

Soldotna sophomore Tania Boonstra runs to victory in the freshman-sophomore girls race at the Class Races on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at Nikiski High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Barrow’s Gabriel Ortilla faces off against incoming Mariners in the fourth quarter of the home opener game on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Homer football opens with convincing win over Barrow

The host Homer football team, the defending Division III state champions, began the season with a 38-12 victory over Barrow on Saturday. The game was… Continue reading

Barrow’s Gabriel Ortilla faces off against incoming Mariners in the fourth quarter of the home opener game on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Jamie and Clara Nelson take a well-deserved rest on a couch during the Brewery to Bathroom .5K at Kenai River Brewing in Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Working up a sweat discouraged in the search for a cure

Brewery to Bathroom benefits American Cancer Society

Jamie and Clara Nelson take a well-deserved rest on a couch during the Brewery to Bathroom .5K at Kenai River Brewing in Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
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Soldotna takes ‘emotional’ win over Lathrop

None of the Stars playing this year had previously beaten the team

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Runners, bikers race for animals

Race Like an Animal was a joint event hosted by Tsalteshi Trails and the Alaska Wildlife Alliance

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Participants of the 34th Annual Kenai Peninsula Violence Free Community Run set out in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Racers come out ‘for a good cause’

The LeeShore Center provides services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

Participants of the 34th Annual Kenai Peninsula Violence Free Community Run set out in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai’s Bobby Hayes runs with the ball, closely pursued by Kodiak’s Jet Jered Mendoza during a season opening game at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Central lands strong opening night victory over Kodiak

Kenai handily won the night with a putting a 37-0 win

Kenai’s Bobby Hayes runs with the ball, closely pursued by Kodiak’s Jet Jered Mendoza during a season opening game at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)