Desiree Hagen
Reporter & HostOriginally from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Desiree has called Alaska ‘home’ for almost two decades. Her involvement in radio began over 10 years, first as a volunteer DJ at KBBI, later as a host and producer, and now in her current role as a reporter. Her passions include stories relating to agriculture, food systems and rural issues. In her spare time, she can often be found riding her bicycle, creating art from handmade paper, or working in the garden.
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In this episode we visit the Native village of Tyonek, and talk to Tonya Kaloa, programs coordinator for Tyonek Tribal Conservation District.Support for Homer Grown comes from Wagon Wheel Garden and Pet and Woda Botanicals. -
The Alaska Energy Authority got the go-ahead last week to upgrade aging electrical transmission lines from Bradley Lake to Quartz Creek; the Spark Soldotna competition gives local entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their best business ideas to a panel of local judges. -
A fleet of Tesla batteries is helping to regulate the Kenai Peninsula's supply of electricity; federal aviation regulators are directing carriers to inspect a popular model of bush plane before their next flight.
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Our topic this week is Ballot Measure 1, which asks voters the question: should Alaska hold a constitutional convention. The panelists are Rep. Ben Carpenter representing the 'yes' side and former Rep. Paul Seaton defending the 'no' stance. -
A book about the history of Moose Pass is recognized during Alaska Book Week; the legend of Portlock's Nantinaq lives on.
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Last month candidates for statewide office visited the KBBI studios to discuss local issues; Unangax̂ dancers give a special performance at Alaska Federation of Natives.
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Candidates for statewide office have been campaigning throughout Alaska ahead of the November 8 general election. In October, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, and gubernatorial candidates Bill Walker and Les Gara visited Homer to discuss local issues. -
Seldovia Village Tribe and the Cities of Seldovia and Homer formally established a three-way partnership; experts warn Alaska hay farmers to plan for new normal of climate change.
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The running mate of Republican candidate and former Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce has dropped out of the race for Alaska Governor; another death in the Alaska Department of Corrections marks a likely 20-year high for deaths in a calendar year; absentee-in-person voting has begun.
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Early voting began today for this year's midterm elections; the Quyana Native dance performance returns to AFN after two years.
