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Seward’s Olive Jordan, Soldotna’s Kathryn DeBardelaben, Soldotna’s Kathryn Cox and Seward’s Selah Brueckner compete in the freshmen-sophomore girls race Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School at the Peninsula Class Races in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna captures 3 of 4 races at Peninsula Class Races

The Soldotna cross-country team took three of the four races Monday at the Peninsula Class Races at Nikiski…

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Recovery Month begins with a 5K run/walk and community social on Spit

Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection starts the September Recovery Month community awareness with a 5K run/walk and music social…

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New area football referees fill a huge void

Problem is part of nationwide officials shortage

Kenai Central’s Aasen Campanella rushes the ball against Homer’s Austin Briscoe on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai Central opens state title defense by topping Homer

The matchup featured the last two Division III state champs

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Reeling ‘Em In: Know your fish

This week we’ll start off with a subtle suggestion. Know your fish, especially salmon.

Kathy Sarns (left) speaks to the Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic participants before the start of the event on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the South Grace Trail head in Kachemak Bay State Park, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sarns

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Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic raises funds for trails

The race was also held in memory of Kristine Moerlein

Photo provided by Seward Chamber of Commerce Jerry Martens holds up a 14.33 pound silver salmon on Monday, Aug. 12, in Seward. As of Monday, that silver was the largest fish caught in the 69th Annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby and also outweighs last year’s winning catch.

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Seward Silver Salmon Derby continues through Sunday

The annual competition challenges fishers to catch silver salmon in Resurrection Bay

Soldotna hoists the First National Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, after the Division II championship game at Service High School in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Football 2024: 3 Peninsula teams have state titles to defend

All 5 Kenai Peninsula teams will play on central peninsula this weekend

An Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulatory marker is seen at the outlet of Skilak Lake near Cooper Landing, Alaska, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai River restriction on multiple hooks extended

The restriction now runs through Aug. 31

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Reeling ‘Em In: Going where the action is

Nailing flatfish in the shallows is a circus of excitement

Grace Angivran Moore-Anderson (left) and Austin Anderson (right) participate in the second annual Great Salmon Run on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Ninilchik, Alaska. Moore-Anderson came in third in the women's category. Photo provided by Tiffany McCorison

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2nd annual Great Salmon Run draws participants statewide

Sponsored by Thrive Ninilchik, the 5K race was held during Salmonfest weekend

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

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Homer’s Faulkner wins 2nd gold of Paris Olympics

Faulkner also won gold in the women’s road race Sunday

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

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Faulkner, United States qualify 2nd in Team Pursuit

The former Homer resident won the gold medal in the women’s road race Sunday