KBBI-AM (Homer, AK)

KBBI (890 AM) is a radio station in Homer, Alaska, affiliated with National Public Radio. It operates as a Class A, clear-channel station, broadcasting at a strength of 10,000 watts.

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#3319289

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#970481

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Friday Evening 04/18/2025

6 days ago | kbbi.org | Simon Lopez

Snowmelt and sunshine typically herald the arrival of spring – but for the Kenai Peninsula’s public employees, it’s also budget season; and the Kenai Peninsula Borough won’t ask state lawmakers to expand its taxing powers – for now. KBBI's evening news is supported by Homer Real Estate, now celebrating 40 years of helping buyers and sellers in Ninilchik, Happy Valley, Anchor Point, Homer, and across the bay achieve their real estate dreams.
5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?

6 days ago | kbbi.org | Domenico Montanaro

The week was dominated by news about President Trump and the continued struggle over the narrative around Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also continued concern around Trump's tariffs — with the Federal Reserve chair saying they're likely to lead to higher prices — and the tension between the scientific establishment and Robert F.
Tuesday Evening 04/15/2025

1 week ago | kbbi.org | Simon Lopez

The City of Homer is moving forward with a long-planned road and water project in Old Town. But at last night’s city council meeting, the project drew opposition from area business owners and residents, who said the timeline could hurt their operations during the summer season; and Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration released a long-delayed study on state worker salaries last week.
Monday Evening 04/14/2025

1 week ago | kbbi.org | Simon Lopez

A Town Hall meeting, with District 6 Representative Sarah Vance attending remotely, took place on Saturday morning at the Kenai Peninsula College, Kachemak Bay Campus, with the anticipation of an overflow crowd; and if countries want to keep the Trump administration from imposing tariffs on their exports to the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests they invest in Alaska’s Liquified Natural Gas project.
Revisiting our favorite (and not so favorite) religious films

1 week ago | kbbi.org | Scott Detrow |Jason DeRose |Michel Martin

SCOTT DETROW, HOST:Religion has been a source material for art as long as - well, as long as there has been art and been religion, and that has certainly been the case with movies from the silent film era's exploration of faith in films like "The Passion Of Joan Of Arc" to the recent best picture nominee, "Conclave."(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "CONCLAVE")RALPH FIENNES: (As Cardinal Lawrence) If there was only certainty and no doubt, there would be no mystery and therefore no need for faith.
Friday Evening 04/11/2025

1 week ago | kbbi.org | Josh Krohn

On Wednesday April 9, the Pratt Museum administrative staff received an email notification that the Institute of Museum and Library Services was immediately terminating the remainder of a grant that was awarded in 2022. The Kenai Peninsula’s largest energy cooperative wants to try and save a Nikiski solar farm that stalled earlier this year.
Friday Morning 04/11/2025

1 week ago | kbbi.org | Josh Krohn

Southcentral and Kodiak Island residents are preparing for a likely eruption of Mount Spurr, a volcano about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But the potential impacts of that will pale in comparison to the largest volcanic eruption in the twentieth century, the 1912 Novarupta-Katmai eruption. As part of its monthly artist series, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce recently hung a collection of Alaska themed acrylic paintings. Support for the morning newscast comes from the Homer Foundation.
Thursday Evening 04/10/2025

2 weeks ago | kbbi.org | Josh Krohn

Two Alaska State Troopers facing assault charges over alleged conduct during their arrest of the wrong man in Kenai last year won’t go to trial until next February. “Katmai: The Bears of Brooks River” is a two-player card game where the state’s most famous bears compete for dominance. KBBI's evening news is supported by Homer Real Estate, now celebrating 40 years of helping buyers and sellers in Ninilchik, Happy Valley, Anchor Point, Homer, and across the bay achieve their real estate dreams.
Homer Opus violin program teaches music and resilience

2 weeks ago | kbbi.org | Kathleen Gustafson

Organizers and instructors from Homer Opus, put violins into the schools and start young musicians on their way to becoming performers. Panelists:Daniel Perry, Violin Instructor, OPUS Board MemberLyn Maslow, Violinist, Paul Banks Preludes liaison, OPUS Board MemberLinda Reinhart, Violinist, OPUS Board Member, Treasurer. Players:Lily Eberle Chapman School Griffin Hagen, Paul Banks Elementary SchoolMolly Marden, Fireweed Academy.
Wednesday Evening 04/09/2025

2 weeks ago | kbbi.org | Josh Krohn

More than 300 demonstrators, and a few counter protesters, lined the sidewalks of Soldotna Saturday as part of a nationwide day of protest. The first of three new Coast Guard fast response cutters to be homeported in Kodiak is officially ready for duty. KBBI's evening news is supported by Homer Real Estate, now celebrating 40 years of helping buyers and sellers in Ninilchik, Happy Valley, Anchor Point, Homer, and across the bay achieve their real estate dreams.