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Photo by Matt Bowser Kuviak Lake in the Swanson River Canoe System.

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Refuge Notebook: Discover the allure of canoeing opportunities on the refuge

Imagine embarking on a journey through the untouched wilderness of Alaska, gliding along pristine waterways, surrounded by breathtaking…

A racer flies through the air at the Alaska State Motocross Race 3 on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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State motocross sees increased numbers

State races were held last weekend in Kenai

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Reelin ‘Em In: Here come the kings

After a slow start, fish are beginning to show up in larger numbers

Photo provided by Jennifer Waltenbaugh John Chapple, Jr. and John Chapple, III participate in the 1984 Homer Spit Run Race.

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Homer Spit runs scheduled for June 24

Races include a half marathon and 10k race

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State endurance events roundup

Aldridge wins North Pole Tri, Arneson wins Bird Ridge, Atkinson leads area at Mayor’s Marathon

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Reeling ‘Em In: Enough is enough

I must admit that Mother Nature’s decision to drag her 10-inch heels reluctantly into the summer has been…

Anchorage's Carrie Setian leads Soldotna's Jenny Neyman in the Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra on Friday, June 9, 2023, along the Kenai River in Soldotna, Alaska. Setian won the event. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Setian captures Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra

Anchorage’s Carrie Setian outlasted Girdwood’s Zach Behney and 13 other runners to win the second Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra…

Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital Homer Steps Up winning team, the Sweaty Bettys.

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Homer Steps Up 2023 challenge complete on May 28

Awards and results announced at the Challenge Celebration at Karen Hornaday Park on May 31

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion The Soldotna baseball team won in the Division II state championship game Saturday, June 4, 2023, at Wasilla High School in Wasilla, Alaska.

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SoHi tops Kenai to repeat as Division II state baseball champs

The Soldotna baseball team retained the Division II state title with a 14-3 victory in five innings over…

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Kenai Central ends run at state softball tournament

The Kenai Central softball team ended its season with two losses Friday at the Division II state softball…

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Reeling ‘Em In: The lowdown on salmon

As I wandered around last week jawing with visiting shore anglers, I was amazed to discover that many…

A wild hare stops for a rest in May 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Out of the Office: No work, all play

With the last of the snow patches finally melted away, it’s time to start spring cleanup.

Local youth anglers participate in the 15-and-under king salmon fishery on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon in Homer, Alaska. This event, sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, is the first of two youth-only fisheries being held on the peninsula this month. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Local youth participate in king salmon fishery

Strong winds on the Homer Spit didn’t deter brave anglers from fishing Nick Dudiak Lagoon