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Homer’s Naomi Klouda has recently published The Alaska Glacier Dictionary and shared some of the features of the book, some changes in glaciers she has witnessed over time and provided a reading of the introduction with Emilie Springer at KBBI. Klouda gave a community presentation of her book with photographer Jim Lavrakas at the Homer Public Library on August 14th, 2025.

The Homer City Council voted unanimously Aug. 11 against putting a proposed sales tax extension for a community recreation center on this year’s ballot.

As the 2025 school year begins, Homer High School athletics offer two home games for interested viewers in the first week of the season. Emilie Springer spoke with football and volleyball coaches for details.

There are two opportunities this weekend for Homer youth to audition for upcoming fall and spring dance performances. Both events will be performed at the Mariner Theater. KBBI’s Emilie Springer collected event details to share.

The Ninilchik public school released a letter to the public on August 12th advising that due to staff shortages the school cafeteria would be closed and unable to serve meals until mid-September. This closure was reversed before the start of the school year and principal Sheri Maynard provided details to Emilie Springer.

The Kachemak Bay Campus began their 14th year as host of the Semester by the Bay program. The fall semester focuses on marine mammals and the spring focuses on environmental conservation. Both take advantage and access to resources in the local landscape for plenty of time with hands-on learning opportunities. Emilie Springer spoke with students in the fall cohort about what they hope to bring to and gain from the experience.

On Saturday evening, following the Bunnell First Friday opening, the gallery hosted an Arctic Refuge: Art and Advocacy talk with Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges and this month’s Fairbanks artist Lynn Larsen and her partner Refuge guide Ron Yarnell to share their 35 years exploring the refuge and thoughts on the future. Emilie Springer attended and collected notes from the speakers.

Hundreds of people gathered last week on the Homer Spit to remember Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated earlier this month in Utah.

An Alaskan researcher has been honored with an award from the national nonprofit Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Voters in the Kenai Peninsula Borough will decide several local propositions in the October 7th election.