This week's Coffee Table celebrates the 70th anniversary of South Peninsula Hospital, tracing its journey from a two-bed community hospital established in 1956 to the modern regional healthcare system it is today. Guests Ryan Smith, Aaron Weisser, Derotha Ferraro, and Eric Fenger discuss the vision, volunteerism, and determination that built the hospital, highlight key milestones and expansions over seven decades, share stories of the people who shaped its history, and explore how SPH has adapted to meet the changing healthcare needs of the southern Kenai Peninsula. The conversation also looks ahead to future challenges and opportunities, including workforce housing, childcare, urgent care services, and the next chapter in community healthcare.

A discussion about the current state of the Homer Senior Center, including financial challenges, services provided to the community, ongoing investigations and restructuring efforts, future sustainability, and opportunities for community involvement and support.Guests: Shirlie Gribble, Board of Directors; Colleen James, Board of Directors; Sarah Weideman, Executive Director; Adi Davis, Director of Operations;

Jennifer Norton, Sarah Brewer and Curt Jackson join KBBI's Simon Lopez to discuss the upcoming season for Pier One Theatre.

A discussion on Kachemak Bay State Park, about projects, funding, features, and challenges, with members of the Kachemak Bay State Park Citizen Advisory Board, Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park, and the park superintendent.

A discussion on violence in Alaska, Missing, Murdered, Indigenous Womens and Children, how the legal system helps/fails, local resources, and solutions to providing safer communities.

Kyle Schneider and Mark Robinson join KBBI's Simon Lopez ahead of a community production of Mozart's Requiem.

A discussion about the implementation of the Icelandic Prevention Model in Homer, with Hannah Gustafson, Bill Bell, Jessi Felice, and Rudy Multz

Organizers and speakers for the Homer Democracy Fair speak about the event on 4/18/2026 at Kachemak Bay Campus, and preview some of the subjects during the event.

This week’s guests are the candidates for HEA’s District 3, Peter Crimp and Bob Day, for a discussion of their positions on various issues facing HEA.

A discussion with the Climate Artists Collective as they are gathered in Homer for residencies, installations, classes, workshops, and public events.