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Reeling ‘Em In: An angling addiction

Fishing is not only fun, but humbling

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Homer Spit Run 10K and half marathon happening next weekend

The annual racing event, sponsored by the Kachemak Bay Running Club, is a Homer tradition

Soldotna’s Shane Mullican competes in Vet Intermediate at Alaska State Motocross Race #4 at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska, on Sunday, June 16, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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State Motocross gets big boost from southern peninsula

The Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions - Motocross Division hosted Alaska State Motocross Races #3 and #4 at Twin…

Blakeley Jorgensen of AK Riptide (U14) pitches against AK Krush (14) at the USA/Junior Olympic softball tournament at Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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USA/Junior Olympic softball tourney helps players sharpen skills

Central Peninsula Fastpitch Softball hosted the USA/Junior Olympic softball tournament at Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park on Saturday…

Forget-me-nots are in bloom on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 near a certain raspberry patch in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Out of the Office: Forget not the little joys in life

I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter recently about how difficult it is, and how deliberate one must…

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Reeling ‘Em In: Hey fishers, keep up with regulations

What is up with brain stems who seem to be incapable of comprehending simple fishing regulations?

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Reeling ‘Em In: In memory of the fishing hole mayor

I would like to take a moment to answer a general question many of you have asked in…

Lee Frey and Niko Zlotnik (501) lead the pack at the start of the 10-mile race at the Run for the River on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Run for the River nears prepandemic participation levels

The Run for the River, put on Saturday by the Kenai Watershed Forum at Soldotna Creek Park, has…

Matthew Morassutti at the Beluga Slough Trail in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Aurelia Umholtz/USFWS)

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Refuge Notebook: The futures ahead

I’m sure you’ve all looked back at your lives at some point, thought back on decisions, be it…

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Area track athletes collect wins at Brian Young Invitational

A week after memorable performances at the state track and field meet, area athletes kept the memorable performances…

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Reeling in good vibes

Youth anglers participated in two king salmon fisheries during first week of June

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Reeling ‘Em In: High tides and a little hope

Last week we reported that the Fishing Hole’s chinook run has been about as productive as trolling behind…

Ben Wishnek rides the Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride on Monday, May 27, 2024, on the beach between the mouths of the Kasilof and Kenai rivers in Alaska. (Photo provided by Inletkeeper)

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Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride celebrates 11 years

Inletkeeper put on the 11th Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride Monday, May 27, on the beaches…