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    Outdoors and Recreation
    Anglers fish in the Russian River in early September 2020. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News file)
    Sockeye fishing good on Russian, Kasilof rivers
    By Jacob Dye • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Northern Kenai Fishing Report

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    Fairbanks native David Norris wins the men's Mount Marathon Race on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
    Mount Marathon preview: Fast times, big crowds possible...
    By Jeff Helminiak • July 3, 2025 1:01 am

    The Mount Marathon Race is on July 4 in Seward.

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    The Russian River Sanctuary Area is seen in the area labeled B in this map provided by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. (courtesy)
    Strong sockeye run prompts early open of Russian...
    By Jacob Dye • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    In regulation, the confluence is expected to be open from July 15 to Aug. 20.

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    Nick Varney
    Reeling ‘Em In: Kudos to anglers who adhere...
    By Nick Varney • June 26, 2025 2:30 am

    Line launchers mimicking the scofflaw’s method is one of the reasons fish get spooked and quit biting.

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    A Sitka black-tailed deer peers through the undergrowth of the Tongass National Forest in an undated photo. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)
    Alaska developing plans to introduce deer to southern...
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 11, 2025 8:30 am

    Strategy development for the project follows a public proposal introduced in 2023.

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    Larry Bernbeck poses for a photo with Tugster on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    A long-term dream, realized in miniature
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 11, 2025 8:30 am

    ‘Tugster’, a flat-bottom boat replica, measures 14 feet, 10 inches.

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    Nick Varney
    Reeling ‘Em In: Tourism season shifts into overdrive...
    By Nick Varney • June 10, 2025 1:30 am

    On weekends, keeping your head on a swivel is a must.

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    Nick Varney
    Reeling ‘Em In: Tough times all around
    By Nick Varney • June 3, 2025 2:30 am

    The lagoon wasn’t exactly a hotspot for king-popping last week even for the couple of fish-stealing thug seals that showed up.

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    A frozen Dolly Varden Lake is seen Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Sterling, Alaska. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
    Dolly Varden campground to close for renovation
    By Jacob Dye • May 26, 2025 1:30 am

    The boat launch and main entrance will remain open.

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    The cover of Gary Titus and Clark Fair’s new book, “A Vanishing Past: Historic Cabins of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.” (Photo courtesy of Clark Fair)
    Pratt to host book signing with author Clark...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 22, 2025 12:30 pm

    Fair is the co-author of “A Vanishing Past: Historic Cabins of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.”

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    Nick Varney
    Reeling ‘Em In: Back on the fishing beat
    By Nick Varney • May 21, 2025 2:30 am

    Angling-famished fanatics are heading our way.

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    Nick Varney
    Reeling ‘Em In: Back on the fishing beat
    By Nick Varney • May 21, 2025 2:30 am

    Angling-famished fanatics are heading our way.

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    Historic Elwell Lodge Guest Cabin is seen at its new spot near the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Center. (USWS)
    An enduring legacy — Kenai National Wildlife Refuge...
    By Candace Ward • April 24, 2025 2:30 am

    My first encounter with Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins was as a Youth Conservation Corp leader in 1984 (41 years…

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