Business
News hires Homer local for reporter position
The Homer News has hired a new reporter to join the staff of Homer’s oldest news source. Born…
Business
Court ruling reopens part of Cook Inlet to commercial salmon fishing
The United Cook Inlet Drift Association called the court’s ruling a “victory”
Business
Wagon Wheel celebrates golden anniversary
Wagon Wheel Garden &Pet, the iconic store known for its playful “Pick Up Chicks Here” sign on the…
News
KBBI hires new News Director
KBBI Public Radio has hired a News Director, Hope McKenney. She replaces former News Director Jay Barrett who…
News
New food truck, Que Rico, opens
A new food truck, Que Rico, has opened in Homer. Run by mother-daughter team Jeannette Aragones and Jessica…
News
Seawatch: Halibut prices may drop soon
Halibut prices reached unprecedented levels this spring, but may be about to come down from the stratosphere soon…
Business
Board of Fish votes no on Proposal 283
The proposal would have loosened restrictions for set gillnetters in a part of Cook Inlet
News
Seawatch: Bristol Bay sockeye run could stress processors
Some Bristol Bay fishermen have been expressing anxiety about the ability of area processors to handle the huge…
News
Seawatch: Coast Guard was in news last week
The U.S. Coast Guard is in the news a lot this week, from a scathing report from federal…
News
Seawatch: Halibut season starts, but with no deliveries yet
Halibut dock prices could hit $8 a pound.
Business
Sweetgale Meadery wins medals
Homer meadery wins first-place, best of show awards in Texas Mead Cup.
Business
Rotary honors SPH’s Laura Miller, Derotha Ferraro
Hospital employees honored for work during COVID-19 pandemic.
Business
Grace Ridge Brewing reopens at new Smoky Bay Way location
Started in 2016, Grace Ridge has expanded its brewing capacity and cold storage area.