
Jay Barrett
News DirectorJay Barrett, KBBI's new News Director should be a familiar voice to our listeners. He's been contributing to Kenai Peninsula news for the last three years out of KDLL Kenai, and was the voice of The Alaska Fisheries Report from KMXT for 12 years. Jay worked for KBBI about 20 years ago as the Central Peninsula Reporter at KDLL.
"I'm thrilled to be working for KBBI in Homer," Jay said. "This wonderful station has the most incredible public support, which is more important today than ever.
"I know there are many challenges facing us here at the end of the road," Jay said, "and I am happy to be in a position to report on them to our listeners and members."
He adds that you should always feel free to contact him with a news tip: jay@kbbi.org.
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Guests on this week’s Coffee Table, hosted by Josh Krohn, were from three major arts agencies in town. Discussing the state of the arts were Jennifer Norton from Pier One Theater, Adele Person from Bunnell Street Art Center, and Scott Bartlett from the Homer Council on the Arts.
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The federal funds coming into Alaska from the Biden Administration has unexpectedly made budgeting in the state capital that much easier. District P Senator Gary Stevens says the federal funds represent a tremendous opportunity for the state.
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Sen. Stevens is optimistic that the Homer Harbor will be funded, among other projects. And word that the arts continue to thrive in Homer. Look for rain turning to snow overnight and slippery roads in the morning.The production of the local evening newscast is made possible by the generous support of Bay Realty and Duncan House Diner.
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Join representatives from The Homer Council on the Arts, Bunnell Street Art Center, and Pier One Theater as they discuss the arts in Homer with host Josh Krohn.
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Join representatives from The Homer Council on the Arts, Bunnell Street Art Center, and Pier One Theater as they discuss the arts in Homer with host Josh Krohn.
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After Safeway ran up against city code when remodeling its parking lot, city looks to loosen regulations.
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The production of the local evening newscast is made possible by the generous support of Bay Realty and Duncan House Diner.
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Old Anchor River Bridge demolition delayed by Mother Nature.
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Emilie Springer takes us back to school - in the archives of the Pratt Museum. And, the Iditarod looks to wrap up in the morning. Clearish skies tonight could make aurora viewing possible. The production of the local evening newscast is made possible by the generous support of Bay Realty and Duncan House Diner.
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Fewer people have tested positive locally in the past week, matching Covid decline elsewhere.