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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Lobbying season is underway at state capitol.
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Administration wants to grow IT Department to meet threat.
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The production of the local evening newscast is made possible by the generous support of Bay Realty.
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The 17,000-sf home has been on the market for $9 million.
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The production of the local evening newscast is made possible by the generous support of Bay Realty.
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Emilie Springer found out what it takes to keep the harbor operational when the weather doesn't cooperate.
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The Homer Winter Carnival is underway! Emily Springer finds out what it takes to keep the Homer Boat Harbor accessible during a tough winter. Snow before 3 a.m., then rain likely. Low around 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.The production of the local evening newscast is made possible by the generous support of Bay Realty.
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Universal masking has ended at Homer High School after month-long mandate. The school district has a series of forums on the next fiscal year budget, starting next week in Homer. Snow tonight. Low around 27. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.The production of the local evening newscast is made possible by the generous support of Bay Realty.
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Hear the latest on the Covid-19 situation in the Southern Kenai Peninsula.
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Hear the latest on the Covid-19 situation in the Southern Kenai Peninsula.