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Julie Truskowski of Anchorage makes her way up a hill on Diamond Ridge while competing in the 25-km Kachemak Marathon on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Olympian wins Kachemak Ski Marathon

The Kachemak Ski Marathon was held Saturday in and around Homer, drawing a pair of skiers who had…

Justin Trail embraces Landon Colburn after the Ninilchik Wolverines won the Class 2A state basketball championship game at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, March 19, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Ninilchik boys cap perfect season with state title

Saturday’s state title was Ninilchik’s first since 2017 and their third overall.

The Ninilchik boys celebrate the Interior Conference title Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tok, Alaska. (Photo provided by team)

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Ninilchik boys win Interior Conference

Ninilchik boys 77 - Effie Kokrine 35

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Nanwalek boys ready for 1st state appearance

The Nanwalek boys basketball team will make its first appearance at a state basketball tournament tonight when the…

Homer’s Carter Tennison splits Kenai Central’s Ky Calvert and Eli McCubbins on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Peninsula Conference tournament at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Grace Christian sweeps Peninsula Conference titles; Kenai girls, Homer boys take 2nd

The Grace Christian girls and boys basketball teams claimed Peninsula Conference titles last Friday at Kenai Central High…

The Glacier Kings 18MU hockey team pose for a photo after winning the state championship on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the MTA Events Center in Wasilla, Alaska. In the back row, from left to right, are Aiden Arno, Brock Barth, Casey Otis, Hunter Green, Matfey Reutov, Seamus Hatton, Makary Reutov, River Henry, Walden Kraszeski, Coach Chris Owen, Coach Joanna Owen. In the front row, from left to right, are Micah Williamson, Kazden Stineff, Goalie Keegan Strong, Owen Pitzman, Jordan Barrowcliff and Ethan Drake. (Photo by Stephanie Pitzman)

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Glacier Kings 18U team take first in state tournament

Glacier Kings 18U take first in state tournament in 2-1 win over Juneau.

Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion Skiers take off for the men’s 40K freestyle race at Sunday’s Tour of Tsalteshi event just outside of Soldotna on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022.

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Out of the Office: Back in rhythm

At the beginning of February, I began reading “If Beale Street Could Talk” by James Baldwin.

Ninilchik's Justin Trail saves the ball in front of Kenai Central's Luke Armstrong and Eli McCubbins on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Ninilchik boys top Kenai, complete perfect regular season

Wolverines finish with 21-0 record.

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Hoops roundup: Nanwalek boys clinch historic state berth

For the first time in its history, Nanwalek boys team goes to state.

Tundra with Izembek Lagoon and Amak Island in the distance taken at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by B. Wishnek/USFWS)

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Refuge Notebook: Protecting Alaska from invasive species: A common goal near and far

Many regard Alaska for its wild and free landscapes and its importance to fish, wildlife, plants and people.…

My mom Alex Botello and I take a photo on the way to Denali National Park on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (Photo provided)

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Chasing the lights

My mom loves looking up at the night sky.

Mt. Redoubt can be seen across Cook Inlet from Diamond Ridge on the Marathon Ski Trail on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Out of the Office: Falling in love with Diamond Ridge and winter

Since winter lasts from October to May on Diamond Ridge, you’d better love winter.

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Ninilchik boys move to 19-0

The Ninilchik boys basketball team moved to 19-0 with a nonconference, 81-56 victory late Saturday over host Unalaska.