KBBI-AM (Homer, AK)

1 day ago | kbbi.org | Emilie Springer

Homer High School girls track and field team received the state championship award last week and the boys came in fifth place. Many school records were broken at the meet and it’s the first time since 2016 for the team to receive a championship award. Homer coach Bob Ostrom said the team roster had 60 students on it and 35 qualified to compete at the state meet.

1 day ago | kbbi.org | Simon Lopez

Members approved a resolution commending the life and public service of Roberta Highland. It includes condolences to her family and recognizes her decades of work in conservation, health care and community projects on the southern Kenai Peninsula. Under new business, several borough residents opposed a proposed change to next year’s mill rates. Assembly Member Cindy Ecklund proposed lowering the rate for the Bear Creek Fire Service Area.

3 days ago | kbbi.org | Simon Lopez

Qualifying members of the Homer High School track and field teams attended the Division 2 state championship at Diamond High School in Anchorage last weekend.

1 week ago | kbbi.org | Josh Krohn

Volunteers this week recovered the remains of three people missing since their boat capsized in Kachemak Bay last summer. A hiker from Seward was struck by a massive boulder on Saturday and spent almost two hours pinned face-down in a glacial creek. A prematurely born harbor seal pup was rescued earlier this month from a beach near Kenai.

1 week ago | kbbi.org | Josh Krohn

Kenai Peninsula Borough code now mirrors state law regarding the use of public resources to promote ballot initiatives. Motivity Dance Collective presents Thumbelina, a dance performance choreographed and directed by Alison Arima and Breezy Berryman. KBBI's evening news is supported by Homer Real Estate, now celebrating 40 of helping buyers and sellers in Ninilchik, Happy Valley, Anchor Point, Homer, and across the bay achieve their real estate dreams.