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Runner and cyclists line up at the starting line near the Jakolof Bay Dock on July 26, 2025, for the annual Jakolof Bay 10 Miler in Seldovia, Alaska. Photo provided by Tania Spurkland

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‘10 tough miles’

Seldovia’s Jakolof Bay 10 Miler race was held on July 26.

The Sterling Highway crosses the Kenai River near the Russian River Campground on March 15, 2020 near Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Russian River Campground closed to public use beginning next week

The area is expected to reopen Oct. 12.

A runner races to the finish line on Saturday, August 2, 2025 during the 3rd annual Great Salmon Run at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Over 130 Salmonfest attendees race in annual 5K

The number of racers this year nearly doubled

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: Techniques to lure picky silvers

You may have to experiment with set-ups to catch silvers with some skill.

American Legion Post 20 Twins head coach Robb Quelland talks with catcher Ari Miller and pitcher Jacob Joanis during a game against West on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Post 20 Twins carry 14-game winning streak into state tourney

The American Legion Post 20 Twins returned just three starters this season, plus another who was in and…

An angler holds up a dolly varden for a photograph on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Koby Etzwiler)

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Anchor River opens up to Dollies, non-King salmon fishing

Steelhead and rainbow trout are still off limits and should not be removed from the water.

Danny Autrey fires up his Kenai River Wolfpack teammates before a match at the Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby 10s Tournament at Kenai’s Millennium Square on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Dipnest Fest: Alaska Rugby Union Hall of Fame event with a Hall of Fame organizer

The Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby 10s Tournament has been held at Kenai’s Millennium Square since 2010. Dan Balmer,…

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: Watching the fish roll in

The incoming tide was headed our way so we could restart our game of “Spot the violations” as…

Martin Flora leads Jerry Parsons on the way to winning the Modified Dirty 30 on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Flora wins Modified Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway

The racing took place Saturday in Kenai.

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Twins sweep road trip, win 13th straight game

The American Legion Post 20 Twins swept a road trip on Thursday and Friday, July 17 and 18,…

A crowd watches the 2025 Kachemak Bay Highland Games on July 5 at Karen Hornaday Park. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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2025 Kachemak Bay Highland Games celebrate Scottish culture

It was a beautiful day for the annual Kachemak Bay Highland Games on Saturday, July 5. Athletes and…

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: Can things get even better?

It’s that time of year when there are reds to can, rockfish to harvest, halibut to fillet, and…

Jason Criss stands for a photo in Soldotna, Alaska, after being named a qualifier for the Special Olympics USA Games on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Soldotna athlete to compete in 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Thousands of athletes from across all 50 states will be competing in 16 sports.