A wind storm with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour caused damage across the central Kenai Peninsula, and left nearly 6,000 residents without power Thursday; The Kenai Art Center is currently undergoing a leadership change as its first-ever executive director steps down; and a new lumber grading program spearheaded by Nikiski Republican Sen. Jesse Bjorkman was signed into law last week.

Residents of a Soldotna trailer park are worried about where to go next, after receiving an eviction notice in July. The Kenai Art Center is currently undergoing a leadership change as its first-ever executive director steps down.

Summertime in Homer means berries are ripe for the picking. Unfortunately, this year’s cold, wet weather led to berry picking struggles for farmers and foragers alike. KBBI’s Jamie Diep reports on the subpar berry season in the southern Kenai Peninsula.

Summertime in Homer means berries are ripe for the picking. Unfortunately, this year’s cold, wet weather led to berry picking struggles for farmers and foragers alike. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced yesterday that the Tanner crab fisheries in Cook Inlet and the North Gulf Coast will open from October 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024. U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge visited Kenai Wednesday to announce a major federal grant for local tribes.

"All Things Recovery" is gearing up for this year’s Recovery Month, a dedicated time to celebrate and support the nation's efforts in addiction recovery; and The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported that fishing is slowing down for king salmon and halibut, and remains good for other fish in Resurrection Bay.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported that fishing is slowing down for king salmon and halibut, and remains good for other fish in Resurrection Bay. Homer City Council passed a new ordinance Monday, requiring conditional use permits to build additional housing on lots in the city. "All Things Recovery" is gearing up for this year’s Recovery Month, a dedicated time to celebrate and support the nation's efforts in addiction recovery. Kids are back to school in Kodiak, but budget cuts over the summer mean school – and parent spending – look a little different this year.

The Alaska Sea Life Center welcomed John Fraser as the director of mission impact and Wei-Ying Wong as their chief science and education officer; and Homer City Council unanimously passed an amended resolution Monday, that formally laid out projects the city would formally request the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to add to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

Homer City Council unanimously passed an amended resolution last night that formally laid out projects the city would request the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to add to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The Alaska Sea Life Center welcomed John Fraser as the director of mission impact and Wei-Ying Wong as their chief science and education officer. Fresh and saltwater fishing report. An emergency order established by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will open the Cook Inlet Area parallel Pacific cod season this Friday at noon. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has launched a commercial harvest season for washed-up kelp along Cook Inlet beaches.

The Kenai Peninsula is mostly in the clear following a flood watch on Friday and Saturday. But the borough is still keeping an eye on certain flood-prone areas, and the state Department of Transportation says some of its roads experienced flood incidents; ADF&G released an updated forecast for Cook Inlet fisheries and advisories.

Freshwater and saltwater fishing has been good in the North Gulf Coast and Resurrection Bay. The Homer Farmers Market hosted Zucchini Fest, an afternoon of races and a parade centered around this summer squash. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has launched a commercial harvest season for washed-up kelp along Cook Inlet beaches. Lots of plants have been behind their regular growth schedule due to the cold, wet weather that has predominated this summer. But it’s looking more and more like the fireweed isn’t going to bloom at all.