Jeff Helminiak

The Peninsula Oilers have announced the sale of their building at 601 
S. Main Street in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers look to sale of building to return to field in 2026

This is just the second summer since 1974 that the Peninsula Oilers have not played baseball, with the other being in 2020 due to the… Continue reading

The Peninsula Oilers have announced the sale of their building at 601 
S. Main Street in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Sunday: Twins lose in semis of Midseason Classic

The American Legion Post 20 Twins lost 14-1 in five innings to Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 on Sunday in the semifinals of the Alaska 529… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Beau Johnson competes in Chute Dogging on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the second Soldotna Equestrian Association rodeo of the year at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna Equestrian Association holds 2nd rodeo of season

The Soldotna Equestrian Association is holding its second rodeo of the season Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds in… Continue reading

Soldotna's Beau Johnson competes in Chute Dogging on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the second Soldotna Equestrian Association rodeo of the year at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Malakai BeDunnah and Ari Miller of the American Legion Post 20 Twins are congratulated by head coach Robb Quelland on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Stephanie Burgoon/Alaska Sports Report)

Saturday: Twins reach semifinals of Midseason Classic

With two ties Saturday, the American Legion Post 20 Twins moved into the semifinals of the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.… Continue reading

Malakai BeDunnah and Ari Miller of the American Legion Post 20 Twins are congratulated by head coach Robb Quelland on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Stephanie Burgoon/Alaska Sports Report)
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Friday: Twins start Midseason Classic by topping South

The American Legion Post 20 Twins defeated South Post 4 10-6 on Friday in the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The… Continue reading

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Jared Hutchings leads the Mini Stock pack on the way to victory in the feature Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Mini Stock Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Hutchings captures Mini Stock Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway

Editor’s note: This story corrects the results of Mini Stock Heat 2. The Clarion regrets the error. Jared Hutchings won the Mini Stock Dirty 30… Continue reading

Jared Hutchings leads the Mini Stock pack on the way to victory in the feature Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Mini Stock Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai's Jason Parks runs to a win in the men's marathon at the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai’s Parks takes 3rd in Mayor’s Marathon as flock of Kenai Peninsula runners heads north for event

Kenai’s Jason Parks took third place in the Mayor’s Marathon on Saturday in Anchorage. Parks finished in 2 hours, 37 minutes and 8 seconds, ticking… Continue reading

Kenai's Jason Parks runs to a win in the men's marathon at the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Assistant coach Krista Arthur plus the 3,200-meter relay of Sasha Brott, Annie Burns, Sophia Jedlicki and Katie DeBardelaben at Nike Outdoor Nationals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, from June 19 to 22, 2025. (Photo provided)

Soldotna medals in 3 events, sets 2 school records at Nike Outdoor Nationals

The Soldotna track and field team nabbed medals in three events and set two school records at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, from Thursday… Continue reading

Assistant coach Krista Arthur plus the 3,200-meter relay of Sasha Brott, Annie Burns, Sophia Jedlicki and Katie DeBardelaben at Nike Outdoor Nationals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, from June 19 to 22, 2025. (Photo provided)
Pitcher Jax Lee is congratulated by catcher Conner Mitchuson after Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 won the championship game of the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kentucky squad tops Twins for Coz title

Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 defeated the Post 20 Twins 2-0 in the championship game of the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament on Sunday at Coral… Continue reading

Pitcher Jax Lee is congratulated by catcher Conner Mitchuson after Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 won the championship game of the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Runners take a Kenai beach access road during the Kenai Summer Solstice Fun Run in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Chamber tries to grow Solstice Fun Run

The event, with 5- and 10-kilometer options, drew 47 runners.

Runners take a Kenai beach access road during the Kenai Summer Solstice Fun Run in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Twins, Kentucky squad to play for Coz Wood Bat title on Sunday

The American Legion Post 20 Twins and Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 will play for the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament title Sunday at 1 p.m.… Continue reading

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Clyde Clemens of the Post 20 Twins swings through a hit pitch Friday, June 20, 2025, in the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Wood Bat tourney carries on legacy of Coz

From 1975 until his death in 2020, former Twins manager and head coach Lance Coz built a Post 20 Twins program known for great baseball… Continue reading

Clyde Clemens of the Post 20 Twins swings through a hit pitch Friday, June 20, 2025, in the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Results posted for Celebrate Life! 5K

ABC Life Choices held the Celebrate Life! 5-kilometer run Saturday, June 14, on a course starting and finishing at Soldotna Bible Chapel. The victories went… Continue reading

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Running roundup: Dixson gets top male survivor at Alaska Men’s Run; Aldridge wins state duathlon title

Soldotna’s Marc Dixson was the top male survivor at the Alaska Men’s Run on Saturday in Anchorage. According to the event, the race uses entry… Continue reading

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The 10-mile race begins at the Run for the River on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Run for the River draws 197 finishers

The Run for the River drew 197 finishers on Saturday in Soldotna. While that is slightly down from the 229 finishers last year, 197 is… Continue reading

The 10-mile race begins at the Run for the River on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Benny Loyer of Palmer soars through the air racing 65 intermediate at the Alaska State Motocross Series Race 4 on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

State motocross puts sport’s strong family ties on display

The strong family ties that bind motocross racing were on display at the Alaska State Motocross Races 3 and 4 on Saturday and Sunday, June… Continue reading

Benny Loyer of Palmer soars through the air racing 65 intermediate at the Alaska State Motocross Series Race 4 on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Sunday: Twins sweep Dimond

Post 20’s Harper throws shutout in league game

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Post 20's Jayden Stuyvesant flies out to left field against West on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Friday: Twins lose league game, win nonleague game vs. West

The American Legion Post 20 Twins split a doubleheader against West Post 1 on Friday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park, losing the league game 5-3… Continue reading

Post 20's Jayden Stuyvesant flies out to left field against West on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Thursday: Twins split with Service

The American Legion Post 20 Twins split with Service on Thursday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai to move to 1-1 in the league… Continue reading

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Brown Bears select 7 in NAHL Entry Draft

The Kenai River Brown Bears selected seven players in the North American Hockey League Entry Draft on Wednesday. “The guys we took, the kind of… Continue reading

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