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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.
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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The state ranked dead last in every metric that was measured for the analysis0 CommentsComment on Facebook
New research shows Endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales may be changing up their summer routines on the Kenai River! 🐳🌊
A study led by UAF PhD student Sonia Kumar used underwater hydrophones to track belugas in the Kenai and Kasilof rivers, revealing the whales were much less likely to be present during peak summer fishing seasons. 🎧🐟
While belugas traditionally fed on salmon in the Kenai throughout the summer, data from 2021 and 2022 showed they are skipping the height of the sockeye run and returning in the fall when boat traffic and human activity slow down. 🚤📉
With the Cook Inlet beluga population estimated at just 331 whales in 2022, scientists are working hard to figure out what factors are impacting their recovery and foraging choices. 🔬🌊
Researchers emphasize that it is a complex puzzle, suggesting smaller population numbers might give the remaining whales more choices on where to feed without needing to compete in busy areas. 📊✨
Read the full article to discover what this study means for Cook Inlet belugas and our local ecosystem in the link below: 📰👇
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Beluga whales absent from Kenai River during peak fishing season - Peninsula Clarion
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Data showed belugas were less likely to be present throughout the summer fishing seasons0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Central Emergency Services officially celebrated the opening of its new citizen-supported Fire Station 1 in Soldotna! ✂️🔴
Community members gathered at 265 Wilson Lane to tour the brand-new 26,665-square-foot facility, meet local emergency personnel, and check out the modern equipment built to keep the peninsula safe. 🚒👨🚒
Designed to replace an aging building from the late 1950s, this upgraded headquarters features 10 vehicle bays and can house up to 12 EMS personnel — tripling the station's crew capacity! 🏛️⚡
Funded through a voter-approved bond, the $18 million facility will serve over 25,000 residents across Soldotna, Sterling, Kasilof, and Funny River Road. 🌲🚑
Special thanks to Mayor Peter Micciche, Chief Roy Browning, Blazy Construction, K&A Design Studio, and every voter who helped make this vital community project a reality! 🤝❤️
Read the full story to see more details and photos from the grand opening in the link below: 📰👇
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New fire station opens its doors in Soldotna - Peninsula Clarion
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Kenai Peninsula Borough celebrates new 26,665-square foot facility with ribbon-cutting ceremony0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A Homer resident is hitting the road to help find a cure for cancer! 🚴♀️✨
Pam Borland is joining over 6,000 cyclists in Massachusetts for this weekend's Pan-Mass Challenge, riding alongside Team Perspective to raise vital funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 💚🚴♂️
This marks Pam's third time taking on the ride, a mission deeply personal to her after seeing how cancer has impacted her family, friends, and community. 🎗️❤️
The Pan-Mass Challenge is the largest athletic fundraiser in the world, with a goal of raising $79 million this year! Best of all, 100% of all rider-raised funds go directly to groundbreaking cancer research and care. 🔬🏥
Pam is already halfway to her $6,000 goal for this year's ride and has raised nearly $15,000 over her lifetime for this incredible cause! 📈💪
Read the full story to learn more about Pam’s journey and how you can support her ride in the link below: 📰👇
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Homer cyclist raises funds for cancer research at bike-a-thon - Peninsula Clarion
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Pam Borland will participate in her third Pan-Mass Challenge this weekend0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Did you know Alaska could be home to as many as 30,000 insect species? 🐜🐝
So far, scientists have only identified about 9,000 of them! For the past two decades, University of Alaska Fairbanks entomologist Derek Sikes has been working hard to close that massive gap — one beetle, fly, and bee at a time. 🪲🔬
As the curator of the insect collection at the UAF Museum of the North, Sikes has grown the catalog from 1,000 records to over 400,000, representing nearly 2 million specimens! 📦✨
From shampooing and blow-drying bees to extracting DNA from bird lice and using hair dryers on tiny specimens, discovering new species takes incredible dedication. 🧼💨
Because every specimen is barcoded immediately, this work helps create a permanent digital record of Alaska’s biodiversity for future scientists worldwide. 📊🌏
Read the full story to learn more about the wild world of Alaska insects and the scientist cataloging them all in the link below: 📰👇
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One entomologist is on a quest to pin down every Alaska insect. Thousands remain.
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Alaska may contain as many as 30,000 insect species. Scientists have identified only about 9,000 of them.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A young humpback whale is back swimming free in open water after an incredible two-day rescue operation off the coast of Petersburg! 🐋🌊
When a public tip flagged the entangled whale caught in a gill net, trained responders from the Petersburg Marine Mammal Center and NOAA Fisheries Alaska sprang into action. 🚤💨
The team worked alongside the gear's owner to remove most of the heavy netting on Tuesday and attached a satellite tag buoy to track the whale overnight. Responders returned early Wednesday to safely pull the remaining net free! 🛰️👏
This successful rescue was made possible thanks to amazing teamwork across the community, including support from the Alaska State Wildlife Troopers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Forest Service, KFSK Community Radio, and local Petersburg fishermen. 🤝⚓
Swift reporting makes all the difference! If you ever spot a distressed or entangled whale, never attempt to disentangle it yourself. Keep a safe distance of at least 100 yards and report it immediately to NOAA’s 24-hour stranding hotline at (877) 925-7773. 📞📸
Read the full story and see how this amazing team saved the whale in the link below: 📰👇
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Humpback whale freed from gill net near Petersburg after two-day rescue effort
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Responders tracked the whale overnight with a satellite buoy before completing the disentanglement Wednesday.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Southcentral Alaska is facing a critical energy crunch as winter approaches. 🏔️⚡
With local natural gas production in Cook Inlet dropping and gas storage levels lower than usual, regional utilities like Enstar and Homer Electric Association are preparing for a challenging season ahead. 📉🥶
A prolonged stretch of severe cold could force local energy providers into service curtailments or mandate a shift toward expensive diesel backup generation. 🛠️⛽
Because Southcentral operates on a single interconnected pipeline network, keeping grid pressure stable requires total collaboration between utilities, including potential gas-sharing agreements and increased reliance on hydropower. 🤝🔄
With long-term solutions like gas import facilities still years away, energy leaders and state officials are closely watching the forecast and exploring every option to manage potential price hikes and supply strain. 📊❄️
Read the full report by James Brooks for complete details on the regional gas supply, potential utility contingency plans, and what lies ahead this winter: 📰👇
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As winter approaches, Kenai Peninsula utilities worried about running short of gas - Peninsula Clarion
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After a cold spring, they’re planning for a worst-case scenario next winter and doing their best to avoid it0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last winter took a heavy toll on local growers and gardens. ❄️🥀
Extreme cold snaps combined with record-low snow cover left Homer area soil deeply frozen, causing widespread loss of peony rootstocks, flower bulbs, and perennial gardens. 🧊🌱
Co-ops like Alaska Beauty Peony are projecting a 25 percent loss in stem production this season, while some local flower farms and backyard gardeners experienced losses ranging from 20 to over 70 percent. 📊🚜
With frost driving deep into the ground without a protective layer of snow, growers have faced delayed blooms, stunted growth, and the difficult choice of whether to replant or downsize. 💔🌸
Despite the setbacks, local farmers are scrambling to fulfill wedding orders, adapt their fields, and advocate for relief programs to help the region's famous flower industry recover. 🤝💐
Read the full report by Jacqueline McDonough for an in-depth breakdown of last winter's climate impact, insights from local growers, and what it means for the future of Homer peonies: 📰👇
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Winter cold snap has summer consequences
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By Jacqueline McDonough Homer Independent Press Summer may be in full swing, but some growers in the Homer area are facing the repercussions of cold temperatures and low snow cover last winter. Man…0 CommentsComment on Facebook