Patience paid off big time for Michael Ardenia at the 32nd Annual Winter King Salmon Tournament in Homer! 🎣 After two weather delays, he reeled in a 26.2-pound king salmon to take home the grand prize of 41,144 dollars. 🏆 Despite the icy start and snowy finish, 825 anglers hit the water for a day of music, food, and serious fishing. ❄️ Huge congrats to seven-year-old Amelia Stengel for winning the Youth Angler title with her 16.92-pound catch! 🧒 Read the full results and see the highlights here: #homeralaska#winterking#salmonfishing#alaskalife#fishingtournament#winterkingsalmon#HomerChamber 🌊🐟✨ ... See MoreSee Less
By Yonah Lempert Luecken Homer Independent Press Michael Ardenia on Salmonator patiently waited out two delays to make the grand-prize catch of the day – a 26.2-pound winter king salmon — and…
Jessie Holmes is officially on fire! 🐕 Just 19 days after securing his second straight Iditarod title, the Brushkana musher notched his fourth consecutive victory in the Kobuk 440. ❄️ Crossing the finish line in Kotzebue at 6:11 a.m. Sunday, Holmes clinched his fifth overall title in this grueling race to Kobuk and back. 🏆 It was a tight finish, with runner-up Kevin Hansen arriving only 22 minutes later. Big shoutout to the top finishers including Calvin Daugherty, Kristy Berington, and Larry Daugherty for an incredible performance on the trail. 🏔️ Check out the full race breakdown and times here: #Kobuk440#iditarodchampion#dogmushing#AlaskaSports#sleddogs#jessieholmes#alaskalife 🐕🦺✨ ... See MoreSee Less
It is officially baby season at the Reindeer Farm in Butte, and the newborns are arriving faster than ever! 🦌 With eight reindeer calves already here and a goal of 50 this season, the team is working around the clock—including bottle-feeding little ones like Fergus the Highland cow every two hours. 🍼🐄 While the farm is closed most weekdays to keep the babies healthy, you can still visit for Saturday tours or join the second annual Baby Farm Day on April 18. 🐣 Get all the adorable details and ticket info in the full article here: #reindeerfarm#Alaska#babyanimals#highlandcow#buttealaska#SpringBasics#familyfun#reindeer 🦌✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Talk about an absolute wow moment! 🪂 Three men just made history above Palmer, wingsuiting through the aurora borealis in negative 40 degree weather. 🌌 This world-first jump was a massive milestone for Jeff Provenzano, who completed his 50-state skydiving mission, and a miraculous comeback for Jon Devore, who was once told he would never walk again after a spinal injury. ✨ Captured at 100MPH by photographer Mike Brewer, this feat proves that with the right team, no barrier is unbreakable. 🏔️ Read the full story of this incredible journey below! #Alaska#AuroraBorealis#skydiving#RedBull#northernlights#inspiration#palmer ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Alaska Native advocates are pushing Congress to finally pass the ARTIST Act, a bill designed to protect the rights of indigenous carvers to sell authentic ivory and baleen art. 🎨 While federal law already allows for the subsistence harvest and sale of these traditional handicrafts, several states have passed broad ivory bans that unintentionally target Alaska Native artists. Megan Onders of Nome recently testified that these bans create confusion for tourists and hurt village economies that rely on these ancient traditions. 🏛️❄️ The proposed legislation would clarify that no state can prohibit the sale of legally harvested, authentic Alaska Native art. Read more about the fight to protect this cultural heritage here: #alaskanativeart#ArtistAct#subsistence#alaskanews#IndigenousRights 🏔️🌊 ... See MoreSee Less
Bering Strait communities are urging passage of a bill that would prohibit states from banning ivory that's in authentic Alaska Native art and handicrafts.
Nearly four decades after the Exxon Valdez disaster, oil remains buried just inches beneath the surface of Prince William Sound beaches. 🌊🛢️ Alaska regulators are now proposing to remove the impaired-water designation from 11 affected areas, sparking debate over whether updated scientific measurements are overshadowing the reality of lingering toxicity. While the state says the move reflects refined assessment methods, critics worry that de-listing sites could lead people to forget that thousands of gallons of fresh, toxic oil still hide under the sand. 🐚🧪 Read more about the proposal and the community's concerns here: #AlaskaNews#ExxonValdez#PrinceWilliamSound#Environment#Conservation#WorldHealthDay🦅🏔️ ... See MoreSee Less
Looking for something fun to do? Check out these awesome local events happening in our community! ☁️ Little Crafts: April Showers at Kenai Community Library: Celebrate the season by creating hangable rain clouds with yarn and cotton balls on Monday, April 6, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. #littlecrafts#kenailibrary#familyfun ☁️
🧸 Parent Tot Playgroup at SPARC: Bring clean indoor shoes and favorite toys for open toddler play every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM for 4 dollars per child. #parenttot#sparc#toddlerplay 🎈
🎤 Open Mic Night at Grace Ridge Brewery: Join Kathleen Gustafson for a free evening of poetry, songs, and stories on April 6, April 20, May 4, and May 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. #openmic#graceridgebrewery#homerak 🎸
🥣 Wellness Wednesday at KBC: Discuss childhood development with Sprout Family Services followed by tai chi and free soup on Wednesday, April 8, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. #WellnessWednesday#taichi#southpeninsulahospital 🧘♂️
🎤 Jessica Michelle Singleton at The Porcupine: Catch this world-touring powerhouse comedian for a high-energy, one-night-only performance on Wednesday, April 8, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for 30 dollars. #comedynight#ThePorcupine#LiveHumor 🎙️
✍️ Blackout Poetry Workshop at Kenai Community Library: Kids ages 6 to 12 can explore creative redaction art and discover unique poems on Thursday, April 9, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. #blackoutpoetry#kenailibrary#CreativeKids 🖍️
🦦 Sea Otter Program at Homer Public Library: Elementary students can learn about sea otters with Pratt Museum staff during this free early release day event on Friday, April 10, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. #SeaOtters#homerlibrary#prattmuseum 🌊
⚓️ Suddenly in Command with USCG Auxiliary: Learn essential emergency response and vessel operation skills at the Cook Inlet Aquacultural Association Building on Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. #boatingsafety#USCGAuxiliary#staysafe 🚤
🏃♂️ Running Strong Workshop at Summit Physical Therapy: Get ready for the season with free tips on injury prevention and strength training on Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. #runningstrong#summitpt#injuryprevention 👟
🖼️ Second Saturday at the Pratt Museum: Explore the galleries for free and enjoy an Object at Hand demonstration on Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. #secondsaturday#prattmuseum#homerart 🎨
📿 Peyote Stitch Workshop at Homer Art and Frame: Master intermediate beadwork and tension techniques with Kim Frost on Sunday, April 12, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for 44 dollars. #Beadwork #PeyoteStitch #HomerCrafts ✨
🤝 Family Peer Support Group at Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection: Find a safe space for those with loved ones struggling with addiction on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 5:00 PM. #RecoverySupport #FamilyFirst #KachemakBay 🧡 ... See MoreSee Less
Meet the Alaska Zoo’s newest resident: Meatball! 🐾 This juvenile male opossum was recently found near the Juneau airport after likely stowing away in a shipping container. Since opossums are an invasive species and not native to our state, Alaska Fish and Game biologists delivered him to his new home in Anchorage this past Friday. 🍎 Meatball is already settling in and enjoying treats like apples and chicken-flavored cat food! He follows in the famous footsteps of Grubby, the adventurous opossum who captured hearts nationwide after her weeks-on-the-run saga in Homer back in 2023. While the zoo community still deeply misses Grubby, a film crew from Seattle is already on-site to document Meatball for an upcoming feature film epilogue. Read the full story of Meatball’s journey and the legacy of Alaska’s most famous opossums here: 🎥 #AlaskaZoo#MeatballTheOpossum#GrubbyTheOpossum#AlaskaWildlife#AnchorageEvents#JuneauToAnchorage#InvasiveSpecies#WildlifeRescue 🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
Talk about a powerful story of resilience and craftsmanship! Kevin Whitley is proving that vision loss is no barrier to creating something beautiful with your own two hands. 🛠️ After losing his sight in 2009, Kevin transitioned from a cement finisher to a master woodworker, and now he is paying it forward as an instructor at the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 🏛️ He helps others trade fear and anxiety for independence and confidence, teaching them to navigate the woodshop safely and skillfully. ✨ Kevin’s journey from student to teacher is a true Alaska success story that reminds us all to keep pushing forward. 🌲 Read more about his incredible impact here: 📖 #AlaskaStrong#Inspiration#Woodworking#CommunityImpact#VisionLossAwareness#Handmade#AlaskaCenterForTheBlind... See MoreSee Less
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Patience paid off big time for Michael Ardenia at the 32nd Annual Winter King Salmon Tournament in Homer! 🎣 After two weather delays, he reeled in a 26.2-pound king salmon to take home the grand prize of 41,144 dollars. 🏆 Despite the icy start and snowy finish, 825 anglers hit the water for a day of music, food, and serious fishing. ❄️ Huge congrats to seven-year-old Amelia Stengel for winning the Youth Angler title with her 16.92-pound catch! 🧒 Read the full results and see the highlights here:
#homeralaska #winterking #salmonfishing #alaskalife #fishingtournament #winterkingsalmon #HomerChamber 🌊🐟✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Ardenia brings home $41K with 26.2-pounder in annual salmon tournament
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By Yonah Lempert Luecken Homer Independent Press Michael Ardenia on Salmonator patiently waited out two delays to make the grand-prize catch of the day – a 26.2-pound winter king salmon — and…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Jessie Holmes is officially on fire! 🐕 Just 19 days after securing his second straight Iditarod title, the Brushkana musher notched his fourth consecutive victory in the Kobuk 440. ❄️ Crossing the finish line in Kotzebue at 6:11 a.m. Sunday, Holmes clinched his fifth overall title in this grueling race to Kobuk and back. 🏆 It was a tight finish, with runner-up Kevin Hansen arriving only 22 minutes later. Big shoutout to the top finishers including Calvin Daugherty, Kristy Berington, and Larry Daugherty for an incredible performance on the trail. 🏔️ Check out the full race breakdown and times here: #Kobuk440 #iditarodchampion #dogmushing #AlaskaSports #sleddogs #jessieholmes #alaskalife 🐕🦺✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Still hot: Iditarod champ 4-peats as Kobuk 440 winner
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Jessie Holmes racked up another race victory Sunday, taking a fourth consecutive win in the Kobuk 440 sled dog race.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It is officially baby season at the Reindeer Farm in Butte, and the newborns are arriving faster than ever! 🦌 With eight reindeer calves already here and a goal of 50 this season, the team is working around the clock—including bottle-feeding little ones like Fergus the Highland cow every two hours. 🍼🐄 While the farm is closed most weekdays to keep the babies healthy, you can still visit for Saturday tours or join the second annual Baby Farm Day on April 18. 🐣 Get all the adorable details and ticket info in the full article here: #reindeerfarm #Alaska #babyanimals #highlandcow #buttealaska #SpringBasics #familyfun #reindeer 🦌✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Reindeer Farm in Butte welcomes baby season with newborns arriving daily
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April marks the start of baby season at the Reindeer Farm in Butte, and the newborns are arriving faster than usual this year.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Talk about an absolute wow moment! 🪂 Three men just made history above Palmer, wingsuiting through the aurora borealis in negative 40 degree weather. 🌌 This world-first jump was a massive milestone for Jeff Provenzano, who completed his 50-state skydiving mission, and a miraculous comeback for Jon Devore, who was once told he would never walk again after a spinal injury. ✨ Captured at 100MPH by photographer Mike Brewer, this feat proves that with the right team, no barrier is unbreakable. 🏔️ Read the full story of this incredible journey below! #Alaska #AuroraBorealis #skydiving #RedBull #northernlights #inspiration #palmer ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
VIDEO: World’s first wingsuit skydive under Alaska’s northern lights
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Three men completed a world’s first above Palmer’s night sky, wingsuiting under Alaska’s aurora borealis and caught it all on video.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Alaska Native advocates are pushing Congress to finally pass the ARTIST Act, a bill designed to protect the rights of indigenous carvers to sell authentic ivory and baleen art. 🎨 While federal law already allows for the subsistence harvest and sale of these traditional handicrafts, several states have passed broad ivory bans that unintentionally target Alaska Native artists. Megan Onders of Nome recently testified that these bans create confusion for tourists and hurt village economies that rely on these ancient traditions. 🏛️❄️ The proposed legislation would clarify that no state can prohibit the sale of legally harvested, authentic Alaska Native art. Read more about the fight to protect this cultural heritage here: #alaskanativeart #ArtistAct #subsistence #alaskanews #IndigenousRights 🏔️🌊 ... See MoreSee Less
A cloud hangs over legal Alaska walrus ivory. Advocates hope Congress will help.
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Bering Strait communities are urging passage of a bill that would prohibit states from banning ivory that's in authentic Alaska Native art and handicrafts.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Nearly four decades after the Exxon Valdez disaster, oil remains buried just inches beneath the surface of Prince William Sound beaches. 🌊🛢️ Alaska regulators are now proposing to remove the impaired-water designation from 11 affected areas, sparking debate over whether updated scientific measurements are overshadowing the reality of lingering toxicity. While the state says the move reflects refined assessment methods, critics worry that de-listing sites could lead people to forget that thousands of gallons of fresh, toxic oil still hide under the sand. 🐚🧪 Read more about the proposal and the community's concerns here: #AlaskaNews #ExxonValdez #PrinceWilliamSound #Environment #Conservation #WorldHealthDay🦅🏔️ ... See MoreSee Less
Exxon Valdez oil remains inches below surface in places as some beaches may lose ‘impaired’ label
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State regulators say the proposed change reflects updated methods, not the disappearance of lingering oil0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Looking for something fun to do? Check out these awesome local events happening in our community!
☁️ Little Crafts: April Showers at Kenai Community Library: Celebrate the season by creating hangable rain clouds with yarn and cotton balls on Monday, April 6, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. #littlecrafts #kenailibrary #familyfun ☁️
🧸 Parent Tot Playgroup at SPARC: Bring clean indoor shoes and favorite toys for open toddler play every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM for 4 dollars per child. #parenttot #sparc #toddlerplay 🎈
🎤 Open Mic Night at Grace Ridge Brewery: Join Kathleen Gustafson for a free evening of poetry, songs, and stories on April 6, April 20, May 4, and May 18, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. #openmic #graceridgebrewery #homerak 🎸
🥣 Wellness Wednesday at KBC: Discuss childhood development with Sprout Family Services followed by tai chi and free soup on Wednesday, April 8, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. #WellnessWednesday #taichi #southpeninsulahospital 🧘♂️
🎤 Jessica Michelle Singleton at The Porcupine: Catch this world-touring powerhouse comedian for a high-energy, one-night-only performance on Wednesday, April 8, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for 30 dollars. #comedynight #ThePorcupine #LiveHumor 🎙️
✍️ Blackout Poetry Workshop at Kenai Community Library: Kids ages 6 to 12 can explore creative redaction art and discover unique poems on Thursday, April 9, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. #blackoutpoetry #kenailibrary #CreativeKids 🖍️
🦦 Sea Otter Program at Homer Public Library: Elementary students can learn about sea otters with Pratt Museum staff during this free early release day event on Friday, April 10, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. #SeaOtters #homerlibrary #prattmuseum 🌊
⚓️ Suddenly in Command with USCG Auxiliary: Learn essential emergency response and vessel operation skills at the Cook Inlet Aquacultural Association Building on Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. #boatingsafety #USCGAuxiliary #staysafe 🚤
🏃♂️ Running Strong Workshop at Summit Physical Therapy: Get ready for the season with free tips on injury prevention and strength training on Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. #runningstrong #summitpt #injuryprevention 👟
🖼️ Second Saturday at the Pratt Museum: Explore the galleries for free and enjoy an Object at Hand demonstration on Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. #secondsaturday #prattmuseum #homerart 🎨
📿 Peyote Stitch Workshop at Homer Art and Frame: Master intermediate beadwork and tension techniques with Kim Frost on Sunday, April 12, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for 44 dollars. #Beadwork #PeyoteStitch #HomerCrafts ✨
🤝 Family Peer Support Group at Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection: Find a safe space for those with loved ones struggling with addiction on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 5:00 PM. #RecoverySupport #FamilyFirst #KachemakBay 🧡 ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet the Alaska Zoo’s newest resident: Meatball! 🐾 This juvenile male opossum was recently found near the Juneau airport after likely stowing away in a shipping container. Since opossums are an invasive species and not native to our state, Alaska Fish and Game biologists delivered him to his new home in Anchorage this past Friday. 🍎 Meatball is already settling in and enjoying treats like apples and chicken-flavored cat food! He follows in the famous footsteps of Grubby, the adventurous opossum who captured hearts nationwide after her weeks-on-the-run saga in Homer back in 2023. While the zoo community still deeply misses Grubby, a film crew from Seattle is already on-site to document Meatball for an upcoming feature film epilogue. Read the full story of Meatball’s journey and the legacy of Alaska’s most famous opossums here:
🎥 #AlaskaZoo #MeatballTheOpossum #GrubbyTheOpossum #AlaskaWildlife #AnchorageEvents #JuneauToAnchorage #InvasiveSpecies #WildlifeRescue 🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
Meet ‘Meatball,’ the stowaway opossum welcomed at the Alaska Zoo
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The Alaska Zoo welcomes another stowaway opossum, this time from Juneau0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Talk about a powerful story of resilience and craftsmanship! Kevin Whitley is proving that vision loss is no barrier to creating something beautiful with your own two hands. 🛠️ After losing his sight in 2009, Kevin transitioned from a cement finisher to a master woodworker, and now he is paying it forward as an instructor at the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 🏛️ He helps others trade fear and anxiety for independence and confidence, teaching them to navigate the woodshop safely and skillfully. ✨ Kevin’s journey from student to teacher is a true Alaska success story that reminds us all to keep pushing forward. 🌲 Read more about his incredible impact here: 📖 #AlaskaStrong #Inspiration #Woodworking #CommunityImpact #VisionLossAwareness #Handmade #AlaskaCenterForTheBlind ... See MoreSee Less
‘I haven’t looked back’: Blind Alaskan woodworker teaches others
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Alaska has known its fair share of talented woodworkers and carvers0 CommentsComment on Facebook