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Our Statewide Spring Auction returns starting Monday May 22. And It’s bigger and now better than ever, with an entire week of nonstop auction action. It all kicks off with our Auction Showcase beginning Monday Morning at 8am on air and online at https://alaskaradioauction.com. We will still have all the instant items you know and love with some new ones thrown in. Restaurants, Spas, Retail, Travel, Recreation, Tattoos and more at 40 to 50% off the retail value. And this time the bidding doesn’t stop when the microphones turn off. Now you’ll have more ways to win and save with more items to bid on all week long, our big ticket and one of items like stoves, generators, big boy toys, heating fuel, fishing charters and more. Start the bidding Monday at 8AM and follow the action all week long. Also keep checking https://alaskaradioauction.com, we may have some surprises for you during the week.
All sales are credit card only. We are shipping for a flat fee of $8 per order.
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our latest Community Corner update featuring awesome local events happening right here in our community!
🦩 Sandhill Crane Count Days with Kachemak Crane Watch: Report sightings anytime between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM on August 22, August 29, and September 5, or gather with fellow Craniacs at Beluga Slough from 6:00 PM until sundown. #KachemakBay #SandhillCranes #CitizenScience 🌾
👴 Social Security Appointments at Seward Senior Activity Center: Seniors age 60 and older can meet one-on-one virtually with a specialist on Monday, August 24, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for help navigating benefits. #SewardSeniors #SocialSecurity #SeniorResources 💙
🏛️ Homer City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting: Attend in person at Cowles Council Chambers in Homer City Hall or join virtually via Zoom or phone on Monday, August 24, at 5:00 PM. #HomerCityHall #LocalGovernment #CommunityEngagement 🗳️
📈 Homer Economic Development Advisory Commission Worksession: Join city staff and commissioners in person at Cowles Council Chambers or virtually via Zoom or phone on Tuesday, August 25, at 5:00 PM. #HomerAlaska #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityPlanning 🏛️
🤝 Suicide Prevention Visit at Seward Senior Activity Center: Learn how the 988 lifeline supports individuals and families in crisis during a free community visit on Wednesday, August 26, at 1:15 PM. #SewardAlaska #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters 💚
🏠 Kenai Chronicles: Beyond the Exhibit at Kenai Chamber of Commerce: Discover local Homestead Act history and get an update on the Moose Meat John Cabin on Wednesday, August 26, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. #KenaiHistory #HomesteadAct #KenaiChamber 📜
🍻 Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Pint Night at Grace Ridge Brewery: Grab a drink on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and learn how hunters can contribute moose samples to local wildlife research. #GraceRidgeBrewery #BackcountryHunters #WildlifeResearch 🫎
🎨 Art and Adventure Auction at The Porcupine Theater: Celebrate 35 years with the Homer Community Food Pantry on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with live music, dinner, and auctions for fifty dollars. #HomerFoodPantry #CommunitySupport #ArtAuction 🍽️
📚 Author Talk with Kim Cross at Homer Public Library: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of What Stands in a Storm on Thursday, August 27, at 6:00 PM. #HomerLibrary #AuthorTalk #KimCross 📖
🏛️ Founders' Day with Resurrection Bay Historical Society: Celebrate the history and founding of Seward during a free community gathering on Friday, August 28, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. #SewardHistory #FoundersDay #ResurrectionBay ⚓
🍔 Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic at Alice's Champagne Palace: Catch a live comedy show on Friday, August 28, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and show starting at 8:00 PM; tickets start at forty dollars for this 21+ event. #AlicesChampagnePalace #HomerComedy #LiveShow 🎤
🏃 5K Run/Walk for Recovery at Port of Homer Deep Water Dock: Join the Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection on Saturday, August 29, with walkers starting at 10:30 AM and runners starting at 11:00 AM, followed by a social. #RunForRecovery #HomerAlaska #CommunityHealth 👟
🎉 Little Alaskan’s 7th Anniversary Celebration: Head over on Saturday, August 29, starting at 11:00 AM in Kenai for 20% off storewide, hidden gift cards, birthday treats, and fun kids activities. #KenaiShopping #ShopLocalAK #FamilyFun 🎁
🎣 Fly-Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at Main Street Tap & Grill: Anglers of all skill levels can join for bugs and beer on Sunday, August 30, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. #FlyTying #TroutUnlimited #KenaiPeninsula 🪰
🐶 Yappy Hour at Grace Ridge Brewery: Bring your pup to the beer garden on Sunday, August 30, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for games and treat samples hosted by Homer Animal Friends; donations welcome. #YappyHour #HomerDogs #SupportAnimalFriends 🐕 ... See MoreSee Less
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History has been made for Alaska soccer! ⚽🏆
The 2009 Cook Inlet Elite girls soccer team brought home the state's first-ever national championship title after a thrilling performance at the US Youth Soccer National Championships! 🥇🏔️
After coming up just short last year, the U17 squad fought back from a late penalty kick in the 88th minute of the title match to score two rapid-fire goals in the closing moments for a dramatic victory over Washington's Whatcom FC Rangers. ⚽🔥
Despite playing in intense heat far from home, this tight-knit group showed incredible grit, determination, and heart to prove that Alaskan teams belong on the national stage. 👏❤️
Huge congratulations to Coach Rich Bailey and all the amazing players on this historic accomplishment for Alaska sports! 🎉⚽
Read the full story to learn more about their unbelievable comeback and championship journey in the link below: 📰👇
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AOTW: Cook Inlet Elite girls soccer scores unprecedented national title for Alaska
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Ever since they were old enough to kick a soccer ball, Rich Bailey could tell the 2009 Cook Inlet Elite girls soccer team was special.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Alaska experts are pointing to life-saving tools that could protect coastal communities when the next big wave hits! 🌊⛰️
With no way to predict when a major earthquake will trigger a tsunami, researchers from the Alaska Earthquake Center say vertical evacuation towers and elevated shelters are desperately needed in flat coastal areas like the Homer Spit, Seward, and Kodiak’s Old Harbor. 🏗️🚨
In Ouzinkie, a secluded island village 12 miles off Kodiak, community leaders took action by securing federal funding for a new tsunami shelter located 100 feet above sea level. 🏔️🤝
The shelter gives residents a warm place to wait out the storm while protecting heavy equipment so the community can clear roads and reach emergency supplies if outside help is delayed. 🚜🛖
Recent tsunami scares across the Pacific serve as a humbling reminder that coastal preparedness and accessible high ground save lives when seconds count! ⏳🚨
Read the full story to learn how Alaskan communities are preparing for the next big wave in the link below: 📰👇
#Alaska #TsunamiSafety #HomerSpit #Seward #Kodiak #Ouzinkie #AlaskaNews #EmergencyPreparedness ... See MoreSee Less
Scientist explains need for vertical tsunami evacuation towers in Alaska
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Alaska Earthquake Center Tsunami Modeler Elena Troshina said there’s a tool that could help save lives.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Marking 100 days since a life-changing crash, Girdwood skier Will Ingrim is demonstrating incredible strength and positivity! ⛷️🏔️
During the Alyeska Resort Slush Cup, the 29-year-old suffered a spinal cord injury after crashing at the end of his run, leaving him paralyzed from the mid-chest down. 🚑❤️
An avid skier, Alpine X coach, and commercial fishing captain out of Homer, Will is now undergoing intensive adaptive therapy and rehabilitation at Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado. 🏔️🏋️♂️
With his spinal cord intact, Will's family remains hopeful for the future. His sister shares that his positive attitude is carrying him far as he works hard every day to relearn daily routine tasks. 🌅💪
The community is coming together to support his journey! An upcoming fundraising event is set for August 21 at Elite Sports Performance to help with his ongoing care and recovery. 🤝💚
Read the full story to learn more about Will’s progress and how you can support his recovery in the link below: 📰👇
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Alyeska Slush Cup crash: Family shares 100-day update on paralyzed competitor
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Family shares 100-day update on paralyzed competitor who was injured during Alyeska Resort Spring Carnival.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Alaska Native Plant Society recently hosted a wildflower garden workshop at the Campbell Creek Science Center, bringing together volunteers to care for local ecosystems! 🌸🌿
Community members of all skill levels gathered to learn hands-on garden maintenance, helping protect native plants in urban spaces and stop invasives from crowding into Alaska's wild areas. 🌿✂️
The science center features specialized native displays — including a pollinator garden and an alpine rock garden — complete with plant labels featuring native names and a winter seed-sharing program! 🌱📦
Volunteers got right to work learning how to spot invasive species, pull weeds, and cultivate healthy native growth for local birds, insects, and wildlife. 🐝🐦
Want to learn more about local flora? The Alaska Native Plant Society is hosting a free native grass workshop this Friday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Campbell Creek Science Center! 🌾📊
Read the full story to learn more about native plant gardening and upcoming workshops in the link below: 📰👇
#AlaskaNativePlantSociety #CampbellCreekScienceCenter #AlaskaFlora #NativeGardening #InvasiveSpecies #AlaskaWildlife #PollinatorGarden #AnchorageEvents ... See MoreSee Less
‘You don’t need to know anything’: Alaska Native Plant Society teaches volunteers to grow native species
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The Alaska Native Plant Society held a wildflower garden workshop at the Campbell Creek Science Center, welcoming volunteers of all skill levels to help maintain the center’s native plant gardens an...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Nature’s clock is ticking, and late summer in Alaska means one thing: berry season is finally here! 🫐🍂
While the crop is running a little late this year, locals are already heading out into the brush to fill their freezers with blueberries, huckleberries, salmonberries, and crowberries. 🐻🧺
From secret picking spots across Kachemak Bay to making noise for bears on the trails, foraging is a true Alaskan rite of passage. Want to learn where to look, how to pick safely, and get a delicious homemade wild berry sauce recipe to save a sweet taste of summer all winter long? 🥞🍦
Read the full story from Heather Kallevig at Homer Independent Press right here 👇
#Alaska #HomerAlaska #KachemakBay #BerryPicking #Foraging #WildBerries #AlaskaSummer #ExploreAlaska #NatureBounty #Outdoors #FamilyAdventure #AlaskaLife ... See MoreSee Less
Wild berries sweeten the end of summer for Alaskans
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By Heather Kallevig Special to the Homer Independent Press Many Alaskans’ yearly traditions are driven by nature’s clock. Leaves turn green, heralding the arrival of summer. Lupines encourage us t...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our latest Community Corner update featuring awesome local events happening right here in our community!
🛒 Online Public Surplus Auction: Bid on vehicles, equipment, and office furniture hosted by the City of Kenai from Sunday, August 9, at 5:00 PM through Sunday, August 23, at 5:00 PM at publicsurplus.com/sms/kenai,ak/browse/home. #CityOfKenai #PublicAuction #SurplusSale 🚗
📚 Berry Season Storytime @ Pratt Museum: Kids aged 3 to 10 can read "Berry Magic" and "Ocean Bear," tour galleries, and enjoy a craft every Tuesday in August at 10:30 AM. #PrattMuseum #BerrySeason #HomerKids 🍓
🏃 Weekly Run Club @ Kenai River Brewing Co.: Join the Kenai River Runners by the telephone booth every Tuesday at 6:00 PM for a two-hour run welcoming all paces. #KenaiRiverRunners #RunClub #KenaiBrewing 🍻
🏛️ Library Advisory Board Regular Meeting: Attend in person at Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers or join remotely via phone or Zoom on Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 PM to participate in the discussion. #HomerCityHall #LibraryBoard #CommunityDiscussion 🗳️
📖 Storytime @ Homer Public Library: Visit every Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 AM to read, dance, and sing, featuring Toddler Time for ages under 3 on Wednesdays and activities for ages 3 and up on Fridays. #HomerPublicLibrary #ToddlerTime #StorytimeFun 🎵
👟 Free Gait Assessment @ Seward Senior Activity Center: Seniors 60 and older can learn to identify and address irregular walking patterns with Mark Venhaus from Advanced Physical Therapy on Wednesday, August 19, at 1:00 PM. #SewardSeniors #GaitAssessment #PhysicalTherapy 🩺
🥞 Retired Teacher Breakfast @ Seward Senior Activity Center: Retired teachers in the community are invited for a free breakfast and a morning full of nostalgia and good company on Wednesday, August 19, at 9:00 AM. #SewardSeniors #RetiredTeachers #FreeBreakfast ☕
🎬 My Neighbor Totoro Movie Screenings @ The Porcupine: Celebrate the first day of school on Wednesday, August 19, with screenings at 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM, featuring five dollar tickets and small combos. #ThePorcupine #MyNeighborTotoro #BackToSchool 🍿
💼 Joint Chamber Luncheon @ Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center: Enjoy a general update from the Alaska Oil & Gas Association on Wednesday, August 19, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with free attendance and required lunch RSVP. #KenaiChamber #AOGA #JointChamber 🥗
🎸 Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series Finale: Catch opener Jess Klemm and headliner The Copper River Band performing high-energy rock and country at Soldotna Creek Park on Wednesday, August 19, at 6:00 PM. #LevittAMP #SoldotnaCreekPark #CopperRiverBand 🎶
☕ Casual Real Estate Q&A @ ZenDen Cafe: Stop by anytime on Thursday, August 20, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to ask Margaux Sheppard questions about buying, selling, or local market conditions in a pressure-free setup. #ZenDenCafe #RealEstateQA #HomerRealEstate 🏡
🚌 Day Trip to Hope @ Seward Senior Activity Center: Depart from the center on Thursday, August 20, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM to explore the Hope Museum, visit the beach, and enjoy free ice cream for a twenty dollar rider fee. #SewardSeniors #HopeAlaska #SeniorDayTrip 🍦
🍮 Jell-O Contest @ Seward Senior Activity Center: Teams featuring at least one member 60 or older can show off their gelatin masterpieces on Friday, August 21, at 12:30 PM to compete for Best Flavor and Most Creative prizes. #SewardSeniors #JelloContest #CommunityFun 🏆
🎙️ Comedian Brooks Wheelan Live @ The Porcupine Theater: Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy back on stage in Homer on Friday, August 21, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM with tickets available for twenty-five dollars. #PorcupineTheater #BrooksWheelan #HomerComedy 🎭
📖 Fall into Reading @ FrostFire Candles and Laser Creations: Welcome the cozy season on Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with seasonal candles, bookish accessories, gift basket raffles, and Blind Date with a Book. #FrostFireCandles #FallIntoReading #BookishVibes 🕯️
🧶 Fireweed Fiber Guild Monthly Meeting @ Fiber Palace Studio: Bring your latest fiber projects to share during show-and-tell on Saturday, August 22, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Education Center. #FireweedFiberGuild #FiberArts #ShowAndTell 🧵
🛠️ Industry Appreciation Day @ Kenai Park Strip: Bring family and friends on Saturday, August 22, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM to honor local workers and businesses in healthcare, commercial fishing, tourism, and oil and gas. #KenaiParkStrip #IndustryAppreciation #KenaiPeninsula 🎉
🤝 Racial Justice Table Talk @ Soldotna UMC: Join Alaska United Women in Faith on Saturday, August 22, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for activities, community discussion, and a free lunch. #SoldotnaUMC #RacialJustice #TableTalk 🕊️ ... See MoreSee Less
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An Anchorage backyard beekeeper took his passion for bees to a whole new level by bringing a colony inside his living room! 🐝🏠
Tim Huffman wanted a front-row seat to watch how his hives work, so he installed a glass-walled observation hive connected to a pipe leading straight outdoors. 🪵✨
While there was a tiny trial-and-error moment early on that led to 200 disoriented bees taking a brief trip around the living room, Tim and his wife safely ushered them all back outside. Now, the indoor hive is part of their daily routine! 🪟🍯
Instead of finding it stressful, Tim's wife actually finds the gentle, constant humming of the hive comforting while reading her books. 📚🎶
The indoor setup acts like a live window into his apiary, allowing Tim to check on queen activity, nectar storage, and pollen supplies without disturbing his outdoor hives. 👑🌼
Read the full story to see how this incredible indoor observation hive works in the link below: 📰👇
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‘It’s like an aquarium:’ Anchorage man puts thousands of bees in his living room
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An Anchorage backyard beekeeper with tens of thousands of bees in his outdoor hives wanted a closer look at what was happening inside the colony — so he brought one indoors.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A new nationwide study confirms what many Alaskans already know from experience — Alaska ranks as America's biggest internet desert! 💻🌲
The 2026 State Internet Index by CompareInternet.com analyzed broadband data across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, and Alaska ranked last with a score of zero out of 100. 📉📱
The study measured high-speed coverage, fiber availability, gigabit access, and the gap between urban and rural areas. Alaska ranked lowest across every metric, showing a massive 60-point gap in high-speed access between cities and remote communities. 🏔️📡
While states like North Dakota scored a 94.1 by wiring both rural and urban areas, Alaska still faces unique geographic challenges in getting fast, reliable fiber and broadband to every household. 🌐⚡
With billions in federal BEAD funds heading into broadband projects nationwide, this data highlights just how critical future connectivity investments will be for our state! 💰🛰️
Read the full report and see how other states ranked in the link below: 📰👇
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Alaska named America’s largest internet desert - Peninsula Clarion
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