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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.
Get ready for an evening of wild stories and Alaskan adventures! 🚣♂️🌲 The Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges is hosting a special presentation by retired biologist Robin West this Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 5 p.m. With a thirty-year career in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a solo canoe trip down the Yukon River under his belt, Robin has plenty of incredible memories to share from his book, Thirty of Forty in the 49th. You can join the fun in person at the Refuge headquarters in Soldotna for some soup and chili, head to the watch party at the Alaska Maritime Visitor Center in Homer, or tune in virtually via Zoom. Don't forget to bring a treat to share if you're attending in person! Get all the details and the meeting link in the article below. 🦅❄️ #AlaskaWildlife #KenaiRefuge #YukonRiver #FriendsOfAlaskaRefuges #AlaskanAdventure #SupportLocalNonprofits #WildlifeBiologist ... See MoreSee Less
Looking back, looking forward | Peninsula Clarion
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Robin West will give a talk about his 30-year career Tuesday evening at the Kenai refuge headquarters and virtually.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Huge congratulations are in order for our local high school stars! 🏆 The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly recently honored several teams for their incredible achievements, including the Kenai Central High School girls volleyball team for their Division III state title and the KCHS marching band for their prestigious national Esprit de Corps award. Not to be outdone, the Soldotna High School football team was recognized for clinching their third consecutive state championship, along with the Homer High School cross country teams for their own state titles. From the court and the field to the stage and the trails, these students are showing exactly what hard work and community spirit look like. Check out the full list of recognized students and coaches in the article below: 🏐🎺🏈🏃♂️ #kenaipeninsula #KCHS #sohi #homerhigh #AlaskaSports #studentsuccess #CommunityPride #StateChampions ... See MoreSee Less
Assembly commends Kenai, Soldotna teams | Peninsula Clarion
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The Soldotna High School football team and Kenai Central High School marching band and girls’ volleyball team received recognition for their accomplishments in 2025.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Big opportunities are officially open for students and future leaders in our community! ⚡️🎓 Homer Electric Association is now accepting applications for their annual scholarships, Youth Rally Leadership Camp, and the Electrical Safety Poster Contest. Whether you are a creative 3rd grader, a high schooler looking for an all-expenses-paid trip to Idaho, or an adult pursuing a trade or degree, there is something for you. HEA is investing in the leaders of tomorrow, and it is time to get those applications in! Check out the deadlines and full details in the article below: 📝✨ #HomerElectric #scholarships #YouthLeadership #ElectricalSafety #alaskastudents #communityfirst #PoweringTheFuture ... See MoreSee Less
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The nonprofit offers scholarships to folks of all ages.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Alaska-sized impact from a home-grown favorite! 🐻❄️ Three Bears Alaska just wrapped up its third annual Shop with a Purpose event, raising nearly $112,000 for local food banks and community organizations across the state. By donating 10% of grocery sales and 5% of fuel sales in a single day, this family-owned team is proving what happens when Alaskans support Alaskans. From Fairbanks down to the Kenai Peninsula, these funds are heading straight to the heart of our communities to help neighbors in need. Check out the full story below. 🛒⛽️ #ThreeBearsAlaska #shopwithapurpose #alaskagrown #CommunityStrong #supportlocal #kenaipeninsula #alaskalife ... See MoreSee Less
Alaska grocery store supports Kenai Peninsula Food Bank | Peninsula Clarion
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Three Bears Alaska’s annual ‘Shop with a Purpose’ event raised nearly $112,000 for 14 communities in Alaska and the Lower 48.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Honoring a life that spanned a century of Alaska history. ❄️🌌 Jirdes Winther Baxter, the last living survivor of the 1925 Nome diphtheria epidemic, passed away this month at age 101. Saved as an infant by the historic Serum Run that inspired the Iditarod, Jirdes went on to build a massive, loving family in Juneau. While she was a living link to the "Great Race of Mercy," she always pointed back to the incredible bravery of the mushers and dogs—especially Togo—who braved the frozen wilderness to save her town. Read more about her remarkable journey and legacy below 🐕🦺🛷#AlaskaHistory #Iditarod #SerumRun #Nome #RestInPeace #Togo #AlaskaLegacy ... See MoreSee Less
Last known survivor of 1925 diphtheria epidemic dies at 101
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Jirdes Winther Baxter, the last living survivor of the 1925 Nome diphtheria epidemic, died this month at the age of 101.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Alaska homeowners, great news! 📣 The Department of Environmental Conservation just launched a statewide program to help you cover the high costs of heating oil spill cleanups. 🏠🚰 Since these spills can happen close to where families and pets play, a quick response is vital to protect your soil and water. 🌍🐾 Eligible homeowners can now apply for funding between $13,000 and $17,000 to help pay for cleanup materials and soil excavation. 💸🔧 Don't let the stress of cleanup costs hold you back from protecting your property. Check your eligibility and apply today at homeheatingoiltanks.alaska.gov. 💻🚜 #Alaska #HomeownerHelp #Environment #HeatingOil #CleanAlaska #SafetyFirst 🏔️✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Spills from residential heating oil tank systems and the resulting contamination are ongoing and widespread problems across Alaska.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Winter is officially back in full swing across Alaska! ❄️🏔️ After last year's record warmth forced massive route changes and snow hauling, organizations like the Iditarod, Iron Dog, and Fur Rondy are celebrating a return to form thanks to fresh snow and frozen rivers. From a Jimmy Buffett tribute band at the Rondy Kickoff to a brand new archway on 4th Avenue, this season is shaping up to be legendary! ✨ Physical conditions look great all the way to Nome, meaning mushers and racers can stick to their traditional routes. 🏁🧤 Read more about how these iconic events are gearing up for 2026: 🏔️🐾🧊
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Fresh snow breathes life into winter events
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Fresh snowfall across Alaska is bringing excitement for several organizations behind iconic winter events.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Stay safe, Kenai Peninsula! 🌨️❄️ All KPBSD schools and KPC campuses are closed this Friday, and all district activities are canceled through Saturday, Jan. 17. With heavy rain, snow, and 50 mph winds causing icy roads and flooding, officials are prioritizing the safety of students and families. Please use extreme caution if you must be out on the roads. Get the full list of affected schools below 📢
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Update: District-wide schools and activities closure in effect Friday through Saturday, Jan. 16-17 | Peninsula Clarion
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All Kenai Peninsula Borough School District schools and Kenai Peninsula College campuses are closed due to rain and freezing temperatures expected overnight.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Washing hands is a simple way to stay healthy, but for many in rural Alaska. 🧼 But without piped water, it has never been easy. A new study 📋 shows that the Mini-PASS, a portable water station designed by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, is a total game changer! This affordable innovation allows for free-flowing water without needing a basin, leading to better hygiene and fewer respiratory symptoms in children 👶. It is an inspiring example of how simple technology 🛠️ can solve big public health challenges in the Last Frontier. Read the full story below. ✨🩺💧
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Simple handwashing stations improved health indicators in parts of rural Alaska
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Handwashing units distributed by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium during the pandemic increased water use and helped protect kids, research shows.0 CommentsComment on Facebook