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This photo shows a Kenai River king salmon returning to the water after being released. (Photo courtesy Scott Miller)

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Fishing report: King fishing returns on lower Kenai, sockeye salmon hot at the Russian

With a holiday smack dab in the middle of the week, warm temperatures and sun predicted through Saturday…

News

Joanis named to Superior Court

Gov. Bill Walker announced appointments to the Kenai, Juneau and Fairbanks Superior Court judges Monday.

Sports

Goff, Cowart win Run Into Summer

Sean Goff and Erica Cowart were the winners at the final Run Into Summer race June 26 in…

Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

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Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

Remember the large Blockbuster banner sign outside of the now-closed shop? The 14-foot by 7-foot sign is now…

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Sterling woman accused of stealing checks from employer, cashing them

News

Eagle River man killed in Seward Highway crash

An Eagle River man was killed Sunday after his motorcycle rear-ended a truck on the Seward Highway near…

The Kenai River flows into Skilak Lake, as seen on a traverse from Fuller Lakes Trail to Skyline Trail on Sunday, July 1, 2018. The National Weather Service forecast says sunny skies should persist through Friday, with highs in the 60s and 70s. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Good day for a traverse

The Kenai River flows into Skilak Lake, as seen on a traverse from Fuller Lakes Trail to Skyline…

Sports

Oilers bounce back to defeat Bucs

The visiting Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Bucs 6-4 on Sunday in Alaska Baseball League action to bounce…

News

CIRI partners with KRSA for land access on Kenai River

Anglers on the middle and lower Kenai River who want to fish from Cook Inlet Region, Inc.’s private…

American flags decorate a motocycle outside the doors of the Peninsula Grace Brethren Church at a memorial service for Travis Stubblefield on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. Stubblefield, a lifelong resident of the Soldotna area, was killed June 21 in a conflict in Kasilof. Alaska State Troopers are investigating the circumstances of his death, though no charges have yet been filed. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

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Friends, community mourn man killed in Kasilof

With a roaring thrum of engines, a lot of leather jackets and some traffic blockers, dozens of motorcyclists…

Bill Farrell, a volunteer host at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center, tells a group about the refuge’s history during Take a Hike at the top of the Bear Mountain trail Friday, June 29, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Life

Take a Hike is great way to take a hike

What’s a great way to commune with nature in a big group that provides safety from bears, collective…

Sports

Oilers go 1-2 on weekend

After notching a victory over the host Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Friday, the Oilers were swept by the…

Sports

Twins sweep North Pole

The American Legion Twins swept North Pole in league play in Anchorage on Friday.

Life

The Bobber Boys strike out

Well, Mother Nature certainly has been bouncing through a few schizoid moods lately.

An American Legion color guard marches in the Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)                                An American Legion color guard marches in the Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion, file)

Government

Looking for something to do on the Fourth of July? Here are some of the local celebrations

The United States celebrates its 242nd birthday on Wednesday. There are plenty of ways to celebrate it on…

Peninsula Oilers shortstop Evan Berkey tries to make the throw to first Thursday, June 28, 2018, while spinning in the air after fielding a ball deep in the infield during an 8-7 loss to Mat-Su. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Sports

Oilers lose to Miners, lose ABL lead

Playing their third of a seven-game road trip, the Oilers entered Thursday’s clash against the Mat-Su Miners with…

Erik Johnson, of Seward, trains for Mount Marathon on June 13, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sports

Ostrander still undecided on Mt. Marathon

In the minutes after knocking down her second straight NCAA Division I steeplechase title June 9 at Oregon…

Participants in the Two Spirit Pride March walk along the Sterling Highway on their way to Soldotna Creek Park Wednesday. About 60 people turned out to the march celebrating LGBTQ Pride. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna shows its Pride: Two Spirit march shows love for LGBTQ community

Carrying signs, flashing smiles and eliciting the occasional friendly smile or honk from passing cars, approximately 60 rainbow-clad…

The author’s catch is seen here on the bow of a boat in the Kenai River. (Photo provided by Kat Sorensen)

Life

A banana boat

Bananas spoil quickly. One day you’ll have a bright, yellow bunch and the next, each banana will be…

Elections

Mead Treadwell joins governor’s race at last minute

Republican voters in Alaska get to choose their gubernatorial candidate from among a former senator, a prominent businessman…