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Pilot and biologist Dom Watts collects bees at Twin Lakes as part of the refuge’s pollinator survey. (Photo by Matt Bowser/USFWS)

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Refuge Notebook: A summer on the refuge — Valuing a wildflower to the value of a system

I’ve never been one to be partial to favorites. But, on an overcast and rain bath morning in…

The Mariner defensive unit sacks the Kodiak quarterback at its game on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)

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Homer Mariners start season strong against Bears

It may have been raining as the Homer football team took on Kodiak on Saturday at Homer High…

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: Nick offers tips on how to fillet a silver

Its always great to receive emails from our out-of-state visitors, especially when it’s their first trip to Homer…

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Some great examples of genetic diversity with Kenai River king salmon populations.

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Refuge Notebook: Where have the big Kenai River kings gone?

Over the years, fishing for king salmon has provided many anglers with great memories and stories to tell…

Bradley Walters leads the pack up Angle Hill on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Out of the office: Race thyself

During the pandemic, I questioned the value of regular community racing and the numbers show I wasn’t the…

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: More tips from Nick on catching silvers

Last week we suggested a few basic guidelines on how to roll up the lagoon coho for the…

Ken Gates (left) and Jim Boersma at the Funny River weir in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. (Photo by Katrina Liebich/USFWS)

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Refuge Notebook: Anatomy of a fish weir — Keeping a finger on the pulse of Alaska’s salmon runs

During a routine physical exam, your doctor checks your vitals: Weight, heart rate, blood pressure and so on.…

The Homer Mariners faced off against the Redington Huskies last Friday night. The Mariners fell 56-14. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Mariner football geared to face the Bears

The Homer Mariner Boys Football team will take on the Kodiak Bears this weekend.

Silver salmon hang in the Seward Boat Harbor during the 2018 Seward Silver Salmon Derby. (Photo courtesy of Seward Chamber of Commerce)

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Seward Silver Salmon derby runs Aug. 13-21

Last year’s derby featured 1,800 contestants competing across eight days

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: Hints from Nick on catchin’ cohos

Now that the silvers have started showing up to make some serious noise at the Ye Ole Fishing…

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Refuge Notebook: A guide to adventures that abound on Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Canoe System

Among the gems hidden within Alaska’s vast National Wildlife Refuge lands, there is an area that has drawn…

Kenai Peninsula players participate in a softball clinic at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday, July 30, 2022. (Photo by Bill Bell)

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Softball clinic held

On Saturday, July 30, at Karen Hornaday Park, Homer Mariner Softball, in conjunction with Tsunami Softball, hosted a…

Walking near the mudflats in Hope, Alaska, on Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Courtesy Sabine Poux)

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Out of the Office: I’ll always have Alaska

The first time I came to the Kenai Peninsula I was on a solo weekend vacation about a…