Simon Lopez

Kenai Performers are putting together a style of theater where actors do dramatic readings with few costumes or rehearsals; and an electrical fire occured last week at an elementary school in Soldotna.

Earlier this week, the Alaska Department of Health confirmed a measles case in an adult on the southern Kenai Peninsula; the Homer City Council will consider buying property next to Karen Hornaday Park at its next meeting; and ENSTAR Natural Gas’ proposed liquefied natural gas import project in Nikiski got mixed reactions from state commissioners Wednesday.

KBBI Reporter Simon Lopez spoke with Satchel Pondolfino, Scott Waterman, and Colleen Fisk about the upcoming Homer Energy Fair.

KBBI Reporter Simon Lopez spoke with Satchel Pondolfino, Scott Waterman, and Colleen Fisk about the upcoming Homer Energy Fair.

Old Sterling Outfitters' owners say they hope to make outdoor recreation more affordable for locals.

A new used outdoor gear shop is opening soon on the southern Kenai Peninsula; and eligible Kenai Peninsula voters can now apply to replace outgoing borough assembly member Bill Elam.

The four-week program, Chaos Compass, focuses on stress management and mental health.

The show has become an annual event visible from across town, including from South Peninsula Hospital’s long-term care facility and the hillside overlooking Homer.

On Tuesday night, the 7th annual New Year’s fireworks display will light up the skies over Mariner Park, on the Homer Spit; the man largely responsible for running and growing the sport in the region was recently inducted into the Alaska Rugby Hall of Fame; and Governor Mike Dunleavy said Friday he intends to establish a state Department of Agriculture that he says would improve Alaska’s ability to feed itself.

Earlier this month, Homer residents took part in the annual Christmas Bird Count, a citizen science project organized by the National Audubon Society; and travelers on the Alaska Marine Highway’s ferry Columbia got an unexpected Christmas present on a recent trip from Bellingham to Southeast Alaska: Wi-Fi.