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    Retired biologist and former Kenai National Wildlife Refuge manager Robin West speaks to nearly 150 attendees gathered in person and virtually for his presentation, “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Hosted by the Homer-based nonprofit Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, West’s talk included anecdotes about his 30 year-long career in the Fish and Wildlife Service and a solo canoe trip that inspired him to write a book about his experiences. Photo courtesy of Poppy Benson/Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges
    Former refuge manager speaks on loving the land
    By Chloe Anderson • January 23, 2026 2:30 am

    Robin West presented his talk, “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” in Soldotna on Tuesday evening.

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    Retired Biologist and former manager of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will “Looking Back, Looking Forward,” a talk about his solo trip on the Yukon River, on Tuesday evening at the Refuge headquarters in Soldotna. The Homer-based nonprofit organization Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges is hosting a virtual watch party in Homer. Photo courtesy of Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges
    Looking back, looking forward
    By Chloe Anderson • January 17, 2026 2:30 pm

    Robin West will give a talk about his 30-year career Tuesday evening at the Kenai refuge headquarters and virtually.

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    The Soldotna High School varsity football team receives certificates of achievement, presented on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026,  by Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche (right) and KPB Assembly member Sargeant Truesdell, for winning the Division II State Championship in October 2025. Photo courtesy Joe Rizzo
    Assembly commends Kenai, Soldotna teams
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    The Soldotna High School football team and Kenai Central High School marching band and girls’ volleyball team received recognition for their accomplishments in 2025.

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Joseph Miller Jr. and Jason Woodruff, Alaska State Troopers charged with felony first-degree assault, appear with their lawyers, Clinton Campion and Matthew Widmer, for an arraignment at the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai<ins>, Alaska,</ins> on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.
    2 Soldotna troopers indicted on federal civil rights...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Joseph Miller and Jason Woodruff were charged with federal criminal civil rights violations on Dec. 16.

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    The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosted the annual Christmas Comes to Kenai on Nov. 28, 2025. The beloved event began over 40 years ago, and this year over 1,000 attendees enjoyed hot chocolate, fireworks, pictures with Santa and shopping. Photo courtesy of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
    Christmas Comes to Kenai and Soldotna Turkey Trot...
    By Chloe Anderson • December 3, 2025 2:30 am

    The weekend’s holiday festivities drew folks from all over the Kenai Peninsula.

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    Photo courtesy Christopher Kincaid/RCKincaidPhoto
A Kodiak hockey player grabs the back of a Homer player’s jersey during the End of the Road Shootout, held Nov. 20-22 at Kevin Bell Arena.
    Sports briefs: Soldotna hockey, wrestling teams secure wins...
    By Chloe Anderson • November 26, 2025 2:30 am

    SoHi hockey won the End of the Road tournament in Homer and the wrestling team gained 20 individual wins.

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    The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on Monday released maps showing areas open to woodcutting by permit beginning on Nov. 19, 2025.
    Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to allow permitted firewood...
    By Chloe Anderson • November 20, 2025 2:30 am

    Permitted individuals may gather up to five cords of wood beginning Nov. 19.

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    Soldotna Stars head coach Luke Baumer celebrates with the team during the state volleyball championship tournament in Anchorage during a game against the South Anchorage Wolverines on Nov. 14, 2025. Photo courtesy of Byron Corral/BC Media
    Kenai Central takes home 3rd volleyball state title
    By Chloe Anderson • November 19, 2025 8:30 pm

    The Kards defeated Nikiski in a rematch championship game on Saturday during the state tournament in Anchorage.

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    Soldotna High School wrestlers won six individual championships during the Lancer Smith Memorial wrestling tournament in Wasilla Nov. 14-15. Photo courtesy of SoHi Stars Wrestling on Facebook
    SoHi wrestling sweeps Lancer Smith tourney, eyes state...
    By Chloe Anderson • November 19, 2025 5:30 pm

    SoHi girls and boys took first and second place as teams, respectively.

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    Henry Knackstedt speaks during a forum with candidates for Kenai mayor and city council at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Kenai elects new mayor
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 9, 2025 1:30 am

    The Soldotna City Council holds the status quo, with both candidates unopposed.

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    Homer's Marina Co competes in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Kenai Invitational at Kenai Central High School on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
    Kenai Central swimmers, divers sweep Kenai Invitational
    By Jeff Helminiak • September 24, 2025 1:01 am

    The Kenai Central swimming and diving teams swept the Kenai Invitational on Friday and Saturday.

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    Sargeant Truesdell speaks during a forum with candidates for the Soldotna seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Truesdell talks budget, services as sole attendee of...
    By Jacob Dye • September 15, 2025 1:30 am

    Truesdell is among three vying for the seat currently held by Tyson Cox.

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    Homer’s Reilly Sue Baker digs up a ball against Soldotna on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
    Soldotna volleyball stops Homer
    By Jeff Helminiak • September 10, 2025 1:01 am

    The host Soldotna volleyball team defeated Homer 29-31, 25-17, 25-16 and 25-21 on Tuesday in nonconference action.

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