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Soldotna celebrates after defeating Kenai Central on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna volleyball sweeps Kenai Central

The host Soldotna volleyball team defeated Kenai Central 25-20, 25-22 and 25-21 on Friday in nonconference action. The Stars improved to 2-0 in nontournament play… Continue reading

Soldotna celebrates after defeating Kenai Central on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Soldotna football wins battle of defending state champs with Dimond

The visiting Soldotna football team defeated Dimond 56-7 on Friday night in nonconference action. The Stars, the two-time defending Division II champions, improved to 3-0… Continue reading

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Nikiski volleyball gets past Seward in 4 games

The visiting Nikiski volleyball team defeated Seward 25-12, 23-25, 25-11 and 25-16 on Thursday in Southcentral Conference play. Nikiski moves to 1-1 in nontournament play… Continue reading

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Trees bend under gusts of wind near Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Strong winds cause power outages Friday

Winds were expected to diminish by Friday evening.

Trees bend under gusts of wind near Soldotna, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
John Osenga, Michael Calhoon and Casie Warner participate in a Seward City Council candidate forum hosted by KBBI 890 AM and the Peninsula Clarion at the Seward Community Library and Museum in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

3 vie for Seward mayorship, 6 for council

Two candidate forums will be held at the Seward Community Library, on Sept. 11 and Sept. 29.

John Osenga, Michael Calhoon and Casie Warner participate in a Seward City Council candidate forum hosted by KBBI 890 AM and the Peninsula Clarion at the Seward Community Library and Museum in Seward, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
The northbound shoulder of the Sterling Highway is washed out at Mile 157, near the intersection with Old Sterling Highway between Homer and Anchor Point, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Alaska Department of Transportation

Rainfall causes road damage on Sterling Highway near Homer

Drivers are advised to use caution near Mile 157 of the Sterling Highway, just before the Old Sterling Highway intersection.

The northbound shoulder of the Sterling Highway is washed out at Mile 157, near the intersection with Old Sterling Highway between Homer and Anchor Point, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Alaska Department of Transportation
Svetlana and the New York Collective perform during “An Evening of Jazz and Swing” at the Triumvirate Theatre in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Provided by KDLL 91.9 FM)

New York-based collective jazzes up peninsula

The visiting musicians also hosted a a jazz workshop in the Soldotna Public Library.

Svetlana and the New York Collective perform during “An Evening of Jazz and Swing” at the Triumvirate Theatre in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (Provided by KDLL 91.9 FM)
Mark Beeson gives instructions before The Gauntlet on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

A $5 bike race

Beeson steps down after 10 years of building community through competition

Mark Beeson gives instructions before The Gauntlet on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Minnesota Wilderness goalie Adam Prokop stops Andy Larson of the Kenai River Brown Bears in front of Nolan Bettens of the Wilderness on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Larson commits to University of Wisconsin-Superior

Former Kenai River Brown Bears player Andy Larson announced his commitment to Division III University of Wisconsin-Superior late last week. Larson played with the Brown… Continue reading

Minnesota Wilderness goalie Adam Prokop stops Andy Larson of the Kenai River Brown Bears in front of Nolan Bettens of the Wilderness on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Rebekah Pieh (17) is mobbed by Cassidy Kruse, Teagen Kobylarz and Grayson Henry after a match-winning block Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna volleyball outlasts Nikiski in a 5-setter

The visiting Soldotna volleyball team defeated Nikiski 22-25, 25-21, 25-19, 21-25 and 15-13 Tuesday in nonconference action. With the Bulldogs’ 2024 Class 3A state championship… Continue reading

Soldotna's Rebekah Pieh (17) is mobbed by Cassidy Kruse, Teagen Kobylarz and Grayson Henry after a match-winning block Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
A map from a South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board resolution in support of the land buy ordinance shows the location of South Peninsula Hospital in regard to the steep slopes surrounding the property. Parcel #17504022 is one of the four properties assembly members unanimously voted to purchase on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
A map from a South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board resolution in support of the land buy ordinance shows the location of South Peninsula Hospital in regard to the steep slopes surrounding the property. Parcel #17504022 is one of the four properties assembly members unanimously voted to purchase on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Brent Johnson speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly calls on school district to fund Ninilchik, Seldovia pools

The pools were defunded as of July 1 but have been kept open temporarily with other funds and community donations.

Brent Johnson speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
A Kenai Peninsula Food Bank truck in the food bank parking lot on Aug. 4, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Food bank announces food drive with drop-offs at local grocery stores

The food bank is calling for donations at Walmart, Safeway, Three Bears, IGA, Save U More and Fred Meyer locations.

A Kenai Peninsula Food Bank truck in the food bank parking lot on Aug. 4, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Alaska State Troopers logo.

Kenai woman injured in bear attack

Search efforts had not located the bear as of Tuesday afternoon.

Alaska State Troopers logo.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District IT Manager Jordan Chilson leads a tour of the district’s server infrastructure in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

School district highlights importance of E-Rate program during meeting with Murkowski, FCC commissioner

The federal program provides funding for expansion and development of network infrastructure.

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District IT Manager Jordan Chilson leads a tour of the district’s server infrastructure in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
Aaron Moore tees off at No. 16 at the Alaska Sign Source 2025 Birch Ridge Amateur Championship at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Moore, Itchoak, Stiver nab Birch Ridge Amateur titles

Aaron Moore, Patty Itchoak and Robert Stiver each won their first titles at the Alaska Sign Source 2025 Birch Ridge Amateur Championship on Saturday and… Continue reading

Aaron Moore tees off at No. 16 at the Alaska Sign Source 2025 Birch Ridge Amateur Championship at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The pace car leads the Legends field before the feature at the 2025 Willie Creech Legend Memorial Race at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Roumagoux captures Willie Creech Legend Memorial Race

Brent Roumagoux won the Legend feature race at the 2025 Willie Creech Legend Memorial Race on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai.… Continue reading

The pace car leads the Legends field before the feature at the 2025 Willie Creech Legend Memorial Race at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Colony girls, boys swimmers sweep Wasilla Invite

The Colony girls and boys swimming and diving teams swept the Wasilla Invitational on Saturday in Wasilla. The Knights girls scored 118 points, while runner-up… Continue reading

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SoHi volleyball finishes just out of top 6 at Chugiak Invite, Kruse makes all-tournament

The Soldotna volleyball just missed out on finishing in the top six in the Chugiak Invitational on Friday and Saturday in Chugiak. Round-robin play Friday… Continue reading

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Teague Vanek grills up salmon during the 2025 Industry Appreciation Day at the Kenai Softball Greenstrip in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Industry Appreciation Day honors community leaders, businesses

Oil and gas, commercial fishing, tourism and health care industries were all recognized at the annual event.

Teague Vanek grills up salmon during the 2025 Industry Appreciation Day at the Kenai Softball Greenstrip in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)