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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.

Mariner seniors line up with their parents or friends at the Homer vs. Nikiski basketball game on Friday, Feb. 25, 2002, in the Alice Witte Gym at Homer High School, Homer, Alaska. From left to right are Tyson Walker (cheer) and Lauren Harris (cheer); Stephanie Carroll, Ryan Carroll (Player) and Weston Carroll; Tim Hatfield, Timmy Hatfield (player) and Gina Pelaia; Noah Irons (player); Joy Huffman, Braden Huffman (player) and Jason Huffman(Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Mariner seniors honored

Mariner seniors honored at basketball game last Friday.

Soldotna's Hudson Metcalf and Kenai Central's John Grossl wrestle at 182 pounds Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at Kenai Central High School. Metcalf would pin Grossl. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Mousasi stops Vanderford, retains middleweight title

Austin Vanderford, a 2008 graduate of Ninilchik School, took the first loss of his pro mixed martial arts…

Lady Mariner Sydney Shelby and her teammates put up a defense against the Lady Bulldogs during Senior Night on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at the Alice Witte Gym at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Behind Shelby are, from left to right, Mel Morris, Hannah Stonorov, Delilah Harris, and Bethany Engebretsen. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Hoops roundup: Mariner girls, boys win in Senior Night

Seward girls 23, Homer 22

Sarah’s flowers for Valentine’s Day. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Out of the Office: It’s all about ‘give and take’

My fiance Michael and I last Monday celebrated our third Valentine’s Day together with a trip to city…

The Glacier Kings Squirts won the Nikiski Cupid Shootout tournament at the Jason Peterson Memorial Ice Rink the weekend of Feb. 12. (Photo by Sheryl Neisner)

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Glacier Kings Squirts win Cupid Shootout

The Homer Hockey Association Glacier Kings Squirts were undefeated and brought home the trophy at the Nikiski Cupid…

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Kenai skiers sweep borough ski meet

The Kenai Central girls and boys cross-country skiing teams swept the Kenai Peninsula Borough ski meet Saturday at…

Kenai’s Amber Nash defends Homer’s Sophie Ellison during the conference game in Kenai on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai girls, Homer boys notch wins

The Kenai girls basketball team won their senior night conference matchup against Homer on Saturday, 43-34, putting the…

Soldotna’s Tanner Inman looks to drive on Homer’s Mel Morris on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

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Hoops roundup: SoHi, Kenai hoops get sweeps

The Soldotna girls basketball crew pulled out a nonconference win against Homer on Thursday night, 39-34, lifting the…