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Monday Morning 08/05/2024

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Homer Police arrested a man and charged him with multiple counts of third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, fourth-degree assault and second-degree indecent exposure, and candidate filing is now open in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for municipal elections, and producing locally-grown food and drink in Alaska can be challenging. That’s especially true of alcohol, which often relies on imported fruits, grains, and yeasts, even when they’re brewed in-state. But at Sweetgale Meadworks, a Homer man is making alcohol from locally-grown ingredients… with the help of thousands of tiny creatures.

Homer Police arrested a man and charged him with multiple counts of third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, fourth-degree assault and second-degree indecent exposure, and candidate filing is now open in the Kenai Peninsula Borough for municipal elections, and producing locally-grown food and drink in Alaska can be challenging. That’s especially true of alcohol, which often relies on imported fruits, grains, and yeasts, even when they’re brewed in-state. But at Sweetgale Meadworks, a Homer man is making alcohol from locally-grown ingredients… with the help of thousands of tiny creatures.

Support for the morning newscast comes from the Homer Foundation. For 33 years, The Homer Foundation has worked with friends and neighbors across the Southern Kenai Peninsula to meet the big challenges of today and grow exciting ideas for the future. The Homer Foundation has awarded over $5 million in grants and scholarships. To find out more, visit The Homer Foundation  on social media, on the web at www.homerfoundation.org or by calling 907-235-0541.

Kaylin Holmes is a graduate of Roosevelt University with a degree in English, with a Creative Writing concentration. After moving to the Kenai Peninsula, she joined KBBI to be a voice for the community using her lingual and drama skills to communicate local needs and stories. Kaylin has been KBBI's morning edition host since December, 2023.