Homer's Justus Grimes shifts past a pair of Houston Hawks en route to a kickoff return for a touchdown of more than 80 yards during the second half of a 64-8 win over the Hawks on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Houston High School in Houston, Alaska. (Bruce Eggleston/matsusports.net)

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Homer football rolls past Houston

The Mariners are the defending Division III state champions.

A sockeye salmon rests atop a cooler at the mouth of the Kasilof River on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Kasilof, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Northern Kenai fishing report: Sockeye good; coho arriving in local rivers

On the Kenai River, a record-breaking run of sockeye salmon has now crossed 4 million fish counted.

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: Know your fish

During the last couple of weeks, this column has offered more than a few tips on what techniques…

Kyle Settles and Jack Settles run along the trail at Eveline State Recreation Site on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, during the inaugeral 5K hosted by Kachemak Bay Running Club. (Photo courtesy of Michael Murray)

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17 compete in Eveline 5K

An inaugural 5K fun run along the trails at Eveline State Recreation Site was hosted by Kachemak Bay…

The Homer Mariner football team warms up during practice on Friday, August 8, 2025 on the terf at Homer High School. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer football opens season Friday at Houston

The Homer football team will open defense of its Division III state title Friday with a 7 p.m.…

Jacob Davis runs to his first place win on Saturday, August 2 with a final time of 1:43:43. (Photo courtesy of Silas Firth)

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37 compete in annual Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic

This year’s race was held on Grace Ridge Trail.

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: Remember that fish are fish

I have heard from many of you complaining that those &#@*% fish are driving some of you nuts…

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.