Race roundup: Cirque Series Alyeska, Moose Nugget Triathlon

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Race roundup: Cirque Series Alyeska, Moose Nugget Triathlon

Seward’s Erik Johnson and Anchorage’s Julianne Dickerson led mountain runners with Kenai Peninsula ties Sunday at the Cirque…

Oilers split doubleheader with Bucs, wait for playoff fate

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Oilers split doubleheader with Bucs, wait for playoff fate

The Peninsula Oilers finished their regular season Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai by splitting a…

Boise State redshirt junior and Kenai Central graduate Allie Ostrander throws up her arms after winning the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase title Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Div. I track and field championships in Austin, Texas. (Photo provided by Boise State Athletics)

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Ostrander takes 4th at nationals, qualifies for worlds

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central, qualified for the world track and field championsips in Qatar…

Twins see season end at state tournament

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Twins see season end at state tournament

The Post 20 Twins saw their season end Sunday with a 4-3 loss to Juneau at the American…

Boise State redshirt junior and Kenai Central graduate Allie Ostrander throws up her arms after winning the women’s 3,000-kilometer steeplechase title Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Div. I track and field championships in Austin, Texas. (Photo provided by Boise State Athletics)

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Ostrander qualifies for national finals in 3,000-meter steeplechase

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central, qualified Friday for the finals of the 3,000-meter steeplechase at…

Twins defeat Dimond to stay alive at state

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Twins defeat Dimond to stay alive at state

The Post 20 Twins blew out Dimond 11-0 Saturday to stay alive at the American Legion state tournament…

Oilers rained out Saturday, play doubleheader Sunday

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Oilers rained out Saturday, play doubleheader Sunday

The Peninsula Oilers will close their regular season today with a crucial Alaska Baseball League doubleheader against the…

Crawford, Aldridge, Showalter triumph at Week 4 of Soldotna Cycle Series

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Crawford, Aldridge, Showalter triumph at Week 4 of Soldotna Cycle Series

Mike Crawford, Morgan Aldridge and Landen Showalter took the victories on Thursday at Soldotna Cycle Series Race 4…

In lieu of a photo of a deformed fingernail, the author shows off some funky fingernails and daydreams of a day soon when she can get a manicure without explaining what happened to her thumbnail. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Tangled up in Blue: Thumbs up

I accidentally ripped my fingernail out just as I was about to meet a large group of people.

Refuge notebook: Rising estuary still provides great bird habitats

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Refuge notebook: Rising estuary still provides great bird habitats

What happens when the largest estuary on the Kenai Peninsula suddenly drops 2.3 meters in elevation and then…

Walters, Youngren capture Salmon Run Series Week 3

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Walters, Youngren capture Salmon Run Series Week 3

Bradley Walters and Megan Youngren won Week 3 of the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails.

Twins set to open state play vs. South

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Twins set to open state play vs. South

The American Legion Twins will open up play in their 33rd straight state appearance today at Mulcahy Stadium…

Oilers blow out Bucs; move into tie for final playoff spot

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Oilers blow out Bucs; move into tie for final playoff spot

The Peninsula Oilers moved into a tie with the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Thursday for the final spot…

Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole

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Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole

The key to get into the winner’s bracket is to remember a few simple facts.

Ostrander named Outdoor Track Scholar-Athlete of Year

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Ostrander named Outdoor Track Scholar-Athlete of Year

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central, was named the Women’s Outdoor Track Scholar-Athlete of the Year…

Oilers’ comeback comes up short against Bucs

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Oilers’ comeback comes up short against Bucs

A valiant comeback attempt came up short as the Peninsula Oilers fell to the Anchorage Bucs 8-6 on…

Homer wrestlers perform well at national tourney

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Homer wrestlers perform well at national tourney

McKenzie Cook, a wrestler at Homer High School, took first place in her weight class last week at…

Kenai Crewsers compete at regatta

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Kenai Crewsers compete at regatta

The Moose Nugget Regatta was held at Wasilla Lake on Saturday and Sunday. The 1,000-meter sprint rowing regatta…

Race roundup: Grace Ridge, Hope Wagon Run, Crow Pass, 12-peaks Challenge

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Race roundup: Grace Ridge, Hope Wagon Run, Crow Pass, 12-peaks Challenge

Michael Moerlein and Erin McKittrick won the Grace Ridge Race on Saturday across Kachemak Bay from Homer.

Twins top South for American Division crown

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Twins top South for American Division crown

The American Legion Twins defeated South 4-2 on Sunday in Anchorage to wrap up the American Division title…