Joey Klecka

A gingerbread house entry by Abigail Youngberg sits on display in the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center gingerbread house contest. The gingerbread houses will be on display until Dec. 21 in the visitor center. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Edible architecture

Kenai Chamber hosts gingerbread house contest

A gingerbread house entry by Abigail Youngberg sits on display in the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center gingerbread house contest. The gingerbread houses will be on display until Dec. 21 in the visitor center. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Lynx Loppet ski races cancelled

Due to low snow conditions, the popular Lynx Loppet high school ski race in Anchorage has been cancelled. The two-day event was scheduled for Friday… Continue reading

The Moose is Loose brings back holiday confections

The Moose is Loose brings back holiday confections

The holiday season has arrived and so have the spirited confections at The Moose Is Loose bakery in Soldotna. For those looking for a little… Continue reading

The Moose is Loose brings back holiday confections
Nikolaevsk finishes 4th at Mix Six state volleyball

Nikolaevsk finishes 4th at Mix Six state volleyball

Nikolaevsk wrapped up a fourth-place finish Saturday at the Mix Six state volleyball tournament at Anchorage Christian Schools. “It’ll be a volleyball tournament we’ll never… Continue reading

Nikolaevsk finishes 4th at Mix Six state volleyball
A crowd watches as Santa Claus turns on the lights adorning the Christmas tree Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Christmas in the Park tree-lighting ceremony at Soldotna Creek Park, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Lighting up the Christmas tree

A crowd of more than 100 gathered Saturday evening amid rainy and blustery conditions to celebrate the annual “Christmas in the Park” tree-lighting ceremony at… Continue reading

A crowd watches as Santa Claus turns on the lights adorning the Christmas tree Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Christmas in the Park tree-lighting ceremony at Soldotna Creek Park, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Ostrander runs 7th-fastest indoor 5K time in NCAA history

Ostrander runs 7th-fastest indoor 5K time in NCAA history

Boise State redshirt junior Allie Ostrander finished fourth Saturday out of 47 runners in the women’s indoor 5,000 meters at the Sharon Colyear-Danville BU Season… Continue reading

Ostrander runs 7th-fastest indoor 5K time in NCAA history
Jacoby punches Olympic swimming qualifier spot at Winter Nationals

Jacoby punches Olympic swimming qualifier spot at Winter Nationals

Fourteen-year-old swimmer Lydia Jacoby burst onto the Alaska state prep scene this year, and is now quickly paving a path to her future. Four weeks… Continue reading

Jacoby punches Olympic swimming qualifier spot at Winter Nationals
Area sports canceled after earthquake

Area sports canceled after earthquake

Local high school sports events for Friday have been canceled following the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that rattled Southcentral Alaska on Friday morning. Event cancelations include both… Continue reading

Area sports canceled after earthquake
South, Eagle River blank Kenai, Homer

South, Eagle River blank Kenai, Homer

South Anchorage walked off the ice Thursday night 13-0 winners over Kenai Central in a lopsided nonconference tilt at the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility. South —… Continue reading

South, Eagle River blank Kenai, Homer
The community gathers beneath a Christmas tree during Soldotna’s tree lighting event Dec. 2, 2017, at Soldotna Creek Park. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Annual “Christmas in the Park” returns with a dazzle

(This article has been updated to correct details about the sponsorship of this event). Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend in Soldotna. The… Continue reading

The community gathers beneath a Christmas tree during Soldotna’s tree lighting event Dec. 2, 2017, at Soldotna Creek Park. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
Nikiski wrestling beats Kenai on Kardinals senior night

Nikiski wrestling beats Kenai on Kardinals senior night

The Kenai Central wrestling team celebrated a successful senior night Tuesday at Kenai Central High School, even as Nikiski made off with a 48-24 dual… Continue reading

Nikiski wrestling beats Kenai on Kardinals senior night
Homer hockey blasts Kenai

Homer hockey blasts Kenai

Fans that came expecting another shootout between Homer and Kenai Central like last Friday’s 7-5 score at the End of the Road Shootout tournament were… Continue reading

Homer hockey blasts Kenai
Kenai Food Bank ready for Turkey Day

Kenai Food Bank ready for Turkey Day

With the Thanksgiving holiday just days ahead, the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank is gearing up for one of its busiest times of the year. The… Continue reading

Kenai Food Bank ready for Turkey Day
Service takes End of Road Shootout; Wasilla, Homer tied for 2nd

Service takes End of Road Shootout; Wasilla, Homer tied for 2nd

The Service Cougars capped a perfect weekend Saturday at the End of the Road Shootout in Homer with a lopsided 11-0 victory over Kenai Central.… Continue reading

Service takes End of Road Shootout; Wasilla, Homer tied for 2nd
Prep ski teams look for snow as season dawns

Prep ski teams look for snow as season dawns

It’s been 19 straight years a peninsula team has won a region ski team championship, and local ski coaches want to keep it rolling. They… Continue reading

Prep ski teams look for snow as season dawns
Kenai, Homer hockey lose on 1st day

Kenai, Homer hockey lose on 1st day

The Service and Wasilla hockey programs dropped the puck Thursday night with a pair of wins at the End of the Road Shootout at the… Continue reading

Kenai, Homer hockey lose on 1st day
Soldotna troopers welcome new canine officer

Soldotna troopers welcome new canine officer

Alaska State Troopers in Soldotna have a new partner ready to sniff out crime. Since the middle of July, the Alaska State Trooper post on… Continue reading

Soldotna troopers welcome new canine officer
Nikiski senior Bethany Carstens signs her letter of intent to play at Division I basketball at Chicago State University in a ceremony Thursday at Nikiski High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski’s Carstens signs to play Div. I hoops

This is a week that Nikiski’s Bethany Carstens will always remember. Last Saturday, the Nikiski senior helped lead the Bulldogs to their first high school… Continue reading

Nikiski senior Bethany Carstens signs her letter of intent to play at Division I basketball at Chicago State University in a ceremony Thursday at Nikiski High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Ostrander earns West Region Athlete of Year

Ostrander earns West Region Athlete of Year

Boise State redshirt junior Allie Ostrander was named the West Region Women’s Athlete of the Year this week in a press release by the US… Continue reading

Ostrander earns West Region Athlete of Year
SoHi Arts and Crafts Fair set for this weekend

SoHi Arts and Crafts Fair set for this weekend

There will be plenty of seasonal and year-round gifts on sale this weekend at the 23rd Annual SoHi Arts and Crafts Fair. With more than… Continue reading

SoHi Arts and Crafts Fair set for this weekend