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Cody Schaefer, left, and Shayla Smith compete against each other in a net pull at Industry Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Walker celebrates industry, talks diversification

While celebrating the industries that fuel the Kenai Peninsula, Gov. Bill Walker stressed the importance of diversifying Alaska’s…

Sports

Darrell Kincaid takes Soldotna Cycle Series pursuit race

Mike Crawford narrowly missed out on a sweep of the Soldotna Cycle Series at the finale Thursday at…

Sports

Football roundup: Nikiski gets 1st win of season

Nikiski rolled to its first victory of the year with a 24-6 win Saturday over Ketchikan. The Bulldogs…

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Man who died in plane crash near Tyonek identified

A man who died Wednesday in a plane crash on Cook Inlet’s west side has been identified as…

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Alaska Supreme Court upholds Walker’s veto of PFD funds

JUNEAU — The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that Gov. Bill Walker acted within his authority in reducing…

Sports

Bird Homestead Golf Report: Fall Classic goes off successfully

Bird Homestead Golf Course and the Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers hosted the 13th Annual Fall Classic this last…

Soldotna junior Kodi McGillivray receives a serve during a 3-0 loss to Colony on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Colony High School. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Sports

Colony volleyball sweeps Soldotna

PALMER — The Soldotna Stars have spent their preseason working to fill the void left by losses from…

Wildlife biologist Dom Watts (Kenai National Wildlife Refuge) and wildlife veterinarian Dr. Kimberlee Beckmen (Alaska Department of Fish and Game) fit a chemically immobilized female mountain goat with radio-collars and ear tags that will allow biologists to identify her and other individuals during surveys and collect a variety of biological information. (Photo courtesy Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Life

Refuge Notebook: The trick to counting mountain goats

The dart was in and the helicopter veered off to give some time for the capture drugs to…

Life

An Outdoor View: Harbor talk

Author’s note: This column first appeared in the Clarion in 1993. It’s as true today as ever. —…

Stand-up paddle boarders explore the waterways of the Kenai Peninsula with Courtney Larsen’s Adventure Guru. (Photo courtesy of Courtney Larsen)

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SUP on the Kenai

Don’t be afraid of the cold water. With proper balance, getting wet is not necessary while stand-up paddleboarding.…

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Invest in your future

Invest in your future Choosing the right career is an important part of life. The average person works…

Opinion

Voices of Alaska: Better together. Together again

First and foremost, we want to thank Alaskans for giving us the opportunity to lead in these challenging…

Opinion

Editorial: Worry globally, react locally

Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to take a walk. That’s the conclusion from a group…

News

Alternatives to be considered again on Cooper Landing bypass

The Alaska and federal transportation departments have inked a deal allowing the state to assume permitting responsibility on…

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Soldotna introduces ordinance to continue pot ban

The Soldotna City Council has introduced an ordinance that would turn the city’s two-year moratorium on marijuana businesses…

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Alaska to provide public voter data if records fee paid

JUNEAU — Alaska’s lieutenant governor said the state will provide publicly available data to President Donald Trump’s commission…

A wildlife scene, carved by Eric Berson, is found at The Dreamer’s Wood in Sterling. (Photos by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Arts & Entertainment

Chainsaw artist carves out niche

As the sun sets on the Kenai Peninsula’s busy tourist season, Eric Berson is closing up shop for…

Arts & Entertainment

Poet’s Corner: Inheritances

Inheritances By Hedy-Jo Huss, Soldotna A will legally transfers property of the deceased’s to survivors. The basis of…

This image released by Bleecker Street shows Adam Driver, left, and Channing Tatum in “Logan Lucky.” (Claudette Barius/Fingerprint Releasing/Bleecker Street via AP)

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Reeling it in: ‘Logan Lucky’ keeps it light, fun

“Logan Lucky” Bleecker Street Media 1 hour, 59 minutes Adam Driver is an actor I can’t really seem…

Arts & Entertainment

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions • An exhibition of James Evenson’s works from Kenai Peninsula College’s permanent collection will be…