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Twins defeat Bartlett at Bill Miller Tourney

The American Legion Twins defeated Bartlett 4-1 on Wednesday at consolation play at the 37th edition of the Bill Miller Wood Bat Tournament in Kenai.… Continue reading

Anchorage’s Lars Arneson, a 2009 graduate of Cook Inlet Academy, passes Seward’s Erik Johnson to take seventh place at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2018, in Seward. Johnson finished eighth.(Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Yeaton, Norris collect Mount Marathon wins

Wednesday’s 91st running of the Mount Marathon Race in Seward was a sunny, cloud-speckled ode to the ties that bind — whether they be personal,… Continue reading

Anchorage’s Lars Arneson, a 2009 graduate of Cook Inlet Academy, passes Seward’s Erik Johnson to take seventh place at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2018, in Seward. Johnson finished eighth.(Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

App aims to be central fish information location

Whatever anglers want to know about fishing in Alaska, Jim Voss wants them to find it via smartphone app. This summer, he launched the app… Continue reading

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

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 and fish in the rivers, anglers will… Continue reading

This photo shows a Kenai River king salmon returning to the water after being released. (Photo courtesy Scott Miller)
Out of class, but not off duty: Local teachers come together to make music

Out of class, but not off duty: Local teachers come together to make music

For the members of the band Recess Duty, teaching music all day just wasn’t enough. “We decided we should do something for ourselves,” Kent Peterson,… Continue reading

Out of class, but not off duty: Local teachers come together to make music
An Anchor River king salmon lies on the bank Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)

King restrictions increase tensions among users

With king salmon runs weak so far and fishing season in full swing, barbs are again flying as user groups are restricted. Though sportfishermen are… Continue reading

An Anchor River king salmon lies on the bank Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion, file)
Twins second baseman David Michael tags out Nick Thimsen of Excelsior Post 259 of Minneapolis on a stolen base attempt Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins drop both games at Bill Miller Tourney

The American Legion Twins dropped both of their games on the opening day of the 37th edition of the Bill Miller Wood Bat Tournament in… Continue reading

Twins second baseman David Michael tags out Nick Thimsen of Excelsior Post 259 of Minneapolis on a stolen base attempt Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Golf Report: Results of first Morgan Memorial

The Kenai Golf Course is in excellent condition! The fairways and tee boxes are very nice. The new tee box at the 10th is now… Continue reading

About birthday presents

Around 1986-87, Nikiski, Alaska and Boulder Point homestead “How in the world are you going to haul a pig?” one of my friends asked me.… Continue reading

What others say: Impact of Supreme Court decision on taxes yet to be seen

Let’s juxtapose some Eugene O’Neill and George Harrison — “The Taxman Cometh,” and we’re not talking about April 15. A decision by the U.S. Supreme… Continue reading

Department of Public Safety emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety

Due to high fire danger across the state, the Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety is warning of residents to exercise extreme caution when… Continue reading

Wild chamomile hangs to dry inside the Ionia Community Center on Tuesday, July 3, near Kasilof, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Ionia: Born and bound by food

On Tuesday at noon, the lunch bell rings in Ionia, a health-conscious community near Kasilof. Over 50 servings of brown rice with pumpkin seeds and… Continue reading

Wild chamomile hangs to dry inside the Ionia Community Center on Tuesday, July 3, near Kasilof, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

Jury convicts man of illegally guiding in 2017

A man accused of guiding fishing clients illegally on the Kenai River in 2017 was convicted in June. A jury in Kenai found William Hollandsworth… Continue reading

Soldotna man charged with attempted murder after sword attack

A Soldotna man was charged with first-degree attempted murder Tuesday, after allegedly attacking a man with a three-foot sword. Darrell J. Moore, 25, allegedly attacked… Continue reading

Voices of Alaska: Marijuana industry no golden goose

When is a “golden goose” really a black vulture? Answer: When it preys on our children, families and workforce. A recent opinion piece in the… Continue reading

To rescue or not to rescue? SeaLife Center emergency hotline provides guidance on animal strandings

Summer in Alaska means long days, a short burst of green and lots of tourists and locals hoping to spot marine wildlife on its coasts… Continue reading

Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

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 inside of Beetle Boss — a nostalgic… Continue reading

Memories for sale: Nostalgic game shop opens in Soldotna

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 Summit Lake. Aaron Smith, 44, was heading… Continue reading

Joanis named to Superior Court

Gov. Bill Walker announced appointments to the Kenai, Juneau and Fairbanks Superior Court judges Monday. Lance Joanis will replace retiring Kenai Superior Court Judge Anna… Continue reading

Goff, Cowart win Run Into Summer

Sean Goff and Erica Cowart were the winners at the final Run Into Summer race June 26 in Old Town Kenai. The series was put… Continue reading