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Zucchini Fest is this weekend; you don’t want to miss it

The cutest day of the summer is upon us. The Homer Farmers Market Zucchini Festival will be this…

Chelsea Gunn pours rose panna cotta into bowls to chill and set before a cooking class at Tutka Bay Lodge. Gunn, a cooking instructor at the lodge, will serve the panna cotta as a dessert to the guests.-Photo by Anna Frost, Homer News

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Wilderness setting, unique opportunity lure young culinary talent to Tutka Bay

Tutka Bay Lodge, located across the bay from Homer, attracts their employees with the same ingredients that bring…

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Walker uproots Schulte from Marijuana Control Board, cites lack of collaboration

Gov. Bill Walker has removed Bruce Schulte from the Marijuana Control Board. Walker’s letter gives little explanation for…

From left to right, Shahla Farzan, Alder Seaman, and Rose Grech pose for a photo at the KBBI studios July 28. Farzan is KBBI's new reporter, replacing Quinton Chandler, who moved to Juneau in May. Seaman replaces Grech as the KBBI development director. Grech's last day was July 29.

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KBBI introduces new staff members

KBBI Public Radio AM 890 welcomed two new hires and said good-bye to a departing staff member at…

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Tim Dillon takes reins of Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District

Organizing the Arctic Winter Games first brought Tim Dillon to the Kenai Peninsula, and a decade later, he…

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No changes in hospital service area boundaries

The boundaries of the Kenai Peninsula’s hospital service areas will stay where they are for now. The Kenai…

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Why wouldn’t you grow your own berries?

This is the season for all kinds of Alaskan berries, but it is definitely the time for raspberries.…

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Lower Cook Inlet oil leases advance

Residents of Anchor Point, Homer and Seldovia could see drilling rigs off their coasts in the future if…

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Pumpkins already getting ripe on the vine

This season is moving fast. Summer always does, but never like this. There are already beans and peas…

Magic: The Gathering cards scattered on one of the business's many playing tables.

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The Dragon’s Den: Sanctuary for gamers

In a small town like Homer, it’s important to have niche businesses, which both fill a need in…

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EPA fines BP, Hilcorp for North Slope spills

EPA fines BP, Hilcorp for North Slope spills JUNEAU (AP) — BP Exploration Alaska and Hilcorp Alaska have…

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Pollution reduction settlement reached

Pollution reduction settlement reached By PHUONG LE The Associated Press SEATTLE — The Justice Department and the U.S.…

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Walker creates new Cabinet position for oil-gas advisor

Walker creates new Cabinet position for oil-gas advisor By Elwood Brehmer Morris News Service – Alaska Gov. Bill…