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Our Statewide Spring Auction returns starting Monday May 22. And Itβs bigger and now better than ever, with an entire week of nonstop auction action. It all kicks off with our Auction Showcase beginning Monday Morning at 8am on air and online at https://alaskaradioauction.com. We will still have all the instant items you know and love with some new ones thrown in. Restaurants, Spas, Retail, Travel, Recreation, Tattoos and more at 40 to 50% off the retail value. And this time the bidding doesnβt stop when the microphones turn off. Now youβll have more ways to win and save with more items to bid on all week long, our big ticket and one of items like stoves, generators, big boy toys, heating fuel, fishing charters and more. Start the bidding Monday at 8AM and follow the action all week long. Also keep checking https://alaskaradioauction.com, we may have some surprises for you during the week.
All sales are credit card only. We are shipping for a flat fee of $8 per order.
Help protect local wildlife and keep our beaches clean this weekend! π¦ π
Kachemak Bay Birders is holding its Ninth Annual Fish Line Cleanup this Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon on the Homer Spit! π£ποΈ
Volunteers will meet by the lagoon sign to collect discarded fishing line for recycling and help prevent tragic bird entanglements. ποΈπ¦
Bags are provided, but please bring your own work gloves to join this free, family-friendly event! π§€β¨
Can't make it Saturday? You can drop collected line anytime in the white periscope-style receptacle at the fishing hole. βͺβ
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Save a bird, clean up fishing line on Saturday
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Staff reportKachemak Bay Birders holds its Ninth Annual Fish Line Cleanup from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon on the Homer Spit. Volunteers will meet by β¦0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Bring the whole family out for fall fun while supporting a vital cause in our community! ππ€
The Anchor Point Food Pantry hosts its Frontier Days fundraiser this Saturday, Sept. 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. at VFW Post 10221! πΎπͺ
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat chili and barbecue dinner ($10 individual / $20 family suggested donation), plus a petting zoo, games, a cupcake walk, and auctions! π²π§
Local sponsors are matching donations up to $4,000 to double your impact for over 250 local households between Ninilchik and Homer! π€β€οΈ
The pantry serves nearly 6,000 meals annually and provides crucial weekend and summer food programs for local kids. ππΎ
Read the full article for event details and how you can help:
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Rounding up support for the Anchor Point Food Pantry
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Come out and support the Anchor Point Food Pantry in a family-friendly, fun fall event from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the VFW Post 10221.The pantryβs annual Frontier Days fundraiser will fβ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Everyone remembers where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. ποΈ
When planes were diverted over the North Pacific, Alaska stepped up to shelter hundreds of stranded international travelers. βοΈποΈ
American Red Cross of Alaska volunteer David Williams shared his powerful story of organizing local shelters before deploying to the East Coast to support grieving families during our nation's darkest hours. ππ€
Read his full moving story here:
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25 years later: Veteran Red Cross worker recalls 9/11, helping in Alaska and twin tower victims’ families
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If youβre old enough, you remember where you were on Sept. 11, 2001. David Williams does.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, and Alaskans across the state are coming together to honor and remember those who served and perished. πΊπΈβ€οΈ
From free admission at the Alaska Veterans Museum in Anchorage to the Great Alaskan Stair Climb at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, there are several meaningful ways to mark the occasion. ποΈπͺ
Anchorage will also feature a special tribute night with local firefighters during the Wolverines exhibition game at Sullivan Arena. ππ
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Stair climb, museum and tributes: Alaska events set to honor 9/11 anniversary
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The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks falls this Friday, and there are several ways to remember and mark the occasion in Alaska.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A dedicated mother-daughter team has spent nearly two decades volunteering their time to teach life-saving self-defense skills to women and kids across Alaska! π₯π‘οΈ
Certified instructors Becky and Amanda Hesser teach the RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) program, emphasizing that 90% of self-defense comes down to awareness rather than physical force. π§ π
With darker and shorter winter days approaching, the duo highlights the importance of learning simple, effective techniques to disrupt an attacker's momentum and escape safely. ππββοΈ
For Amanda, a survivor herself, teaching is also about breaking the silence around violence, empowering victims to seek help, and removing the burden of shame. β€οΈβπ©Ήπ€
The Hessers offer classes at the Alaska Martial Arts Center, with upcoming RADKids sessions scheduled for September, and are encouraging more Alaskans to become certified instructors. π«π₯
Read the full story to learn more about their empowering classes and how to get involved in the link below: π°π
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‘90% is awareness’: Mother-daughter duo teaches self-defense for nearly 20 years
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A mother-daughter team has spent nearly 20 years teaching self-defense as volunteers in Alaska, saying 90% of self-defense is not physical but rather awareness.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A local Soldotna High School senior is taking action to save lives along the dangerous Turnagain Arm mudflats! πͺ§π
After winning second place in the Caring for the Kenai competition, student Luci Micciche successfully led an initiative to install eye-catching warning signs along key access points of Cook Inlet. ππ
Glacial silt along the coast acts like interlocking quicksand, where rising tides can quickly trap unsuspecting visitors and locals in deadly conditions. π§π¨
Designed with clear visual illustrations, the new signs communicate the severe dangers of the mudflats to everyone, regardless of language barriers or background! ππ§
In partnership with the Alaska Railroad, signs are now installed at key spots like Bird Creek, alongside radio PSAs and upcoming educational programs for local schools. π»π«
Read the full story to learn more about this life-saving student project in the link below: π°π
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Soldotna High School student creates warning signs to save lives on Cook Inlet mudflats - Peninsula Clarion
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Luci Micciche started the project as part of the annual Caring for the Kenai Program0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A London-based bandβs recent tour of the Kenai Peninsula turned into a special homecoming for one of its own members! πΈπ¬π§
The Floating Poets visited three local communities this summer, waiving their performance fees to share their music and give back to the region! πΆβ¨
For bassist Grace Morrow, a Kenai Central High School alumna, the tour was an emotional reunion as former teachers and hometown fans came out to show their support. π«β€οΈ
The band performed at the Soldotna Rotary Beerfest, Salmonfest in Ninilchik, and the Triumvirate Theatre, where they also hosted a youth drama camp session for 40 local students! ππ€
Supported by local musicians and the Harper Arts Touring Fund, the group helped raise funds for crucial community projects, including accessibility improvements at Rotary Park! ποΈπ
Read the full story about this heartfelt musical homecoming in the link below: π°π
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London-based band creates musical memories on Kenai Peninsula - Peninsula Clarion
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Floating Poets, featuring former Kenai student, performs at Salmonfest, Beerfest and Triumvirate Theatre0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A new study reveals that ancient Ice Age humans disproportionately targeted female woolly mammoths for hunting! π¦£πΉ
Researchers, including scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, analyzed DNA from over 500 mammoth bone collections across North America and Eurasia. π¦΄π¬
At sites tied to human activity, 70% of the mammoth remains were female, compared to just 34% at natural death sites like sinkholes or traps. ππΎ
Experts suggest ancient hunters may have encountered female-led herds more predictably, or chose them because of herd behavior and size differences. π¦£π₯
This selective hunting pressure on breeding females offers profound new insights into ancient survival strategies and the ultimate extinction of these megafauna. ποΈβ¨
Read the full story to dive deeper into this fascinating Ice Age discovery in the link below: π°π
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Alaska researchers part of study looking into ancient humans’ preference for female mammoths - Peninsula Clarion
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An international research team analyzed the DNA in over 500 ancient mammoth bones0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Looking for something fun to do? Check out our latest Community Corner update featuring awesome local events happening right here in our community!
π Fish Art Contest at Kenai Community Library: Pick up a scratchboard between August 31 and September 8 to create your favorite fish artwork and return it to the main desk by September 8 to enter. #KenaiLibrary #FishArt #CommunityArt π¨
π¬ Conversations with a Council Member at Homer Public Library: Bring your questions, ideas, and lunch for an informal chat with Caroline Venuti on Tuesday, September 8, at 12:00 PM. #HomerLibrary #HomerAlaska #LocalGovernment ποΈ
π€ Joint Chamber Luncheon at Soldotna Sports Complex: Hear from the Kenai Peninsula Foundation on Wednesday, September 9, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM; please RSVP online by Monday, September 7, at noon. #SoldotnaChamber #KenaiChamber #KenaiPeninsula π
π Soldotna Library Friends Board Meeting: Learn about upcoming community activities and fundraising efforts on Wednesday, September 9, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the library community room. #SoldotnaLibrary #CommunitySupport #LibraryFriends π
π Iditarod 2026 Documentary Screening at The Porcupine Theater: Watch Iditarod 2026: A Seven Dog Night on Wednesday, September 9, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM; tickets are fifteen dollars to experience the story of the Last Great Race. #Iditarod #PorcupineTheater #AlaskaFilm π¬
π Early Readerβs Book Club at Kenai Community Library: Young readers can enjoy a chapter book read-aloud, word exercises, and coloring fun on Thursday, September 10, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Kids' Spot. #KenaiLibrary #EarlyReaders #KidsBooks βοΈ
π₯ STEAM Studio Egg Drop at Kenai Community Library: Kids ages 8 to 14 will use engineering to build a safe landing device for falling eggs on Thursday, September 10, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. #KenaiLibrary #STEAMStudio #EggDrop πͺ
π¦ Crafternoon Needle Felted Owl at Kenai Community Library: Adults of all experience levels can learn needle felting basics to make a cute owl on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM. #KenaiLibrary #NeedleFelting #AdultCrafts π§Ά
π Heritage Place Reading with Soldotna Library Staff: Enjoy engaging stories together on Friday, September 11, from 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM in the Town Square at Heritage Place. #SoldotnaLibrary #HeritagePlace #CommunityOutreach β€οΈ
π₯ Summit Strong Series at Summit Physical Therapy: Learn how to turn nutrition science into real food to match your activity level on Friday, September 11, from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM. #SummitPhysicalTherapy #NutritionScience #FueledForLife π
πΆ Seward Community Choir Rehearsals at the Methodist Church: Rehearsals for the Christmas concert begin Friday, September 11, from 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM and continue every Thursday through December. #SewardChoir #SewardAlaska #HolidayMusic π€
π Fun Fall Event at United Methodist Church in Soldotna: Shop vendors, collectibles, and a silent auction supporting local food programs on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. #SoldotnaAK #FallEvent #SupportLocal π
𧡠Sewing Machine Basic Care & Maintenance at Soldotna Public Library: Learn simple steps to keep your machine running smoothly on Saturday, September 12, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the community room. #SoldotnaLibrary #SewingCare #DIYSkills πͺ‘
πΊ Oktoberfest at Resurrection Roadhouse Restaurant in Seward: Enjoy live polka music, a German buffet, and beer on Saturday, September 12, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM supporting Seward Meals on Wheels. #Oktoberfest #ResurrectionRoadhouse #SewardEvents π₯¨
π§ Sacred Acre EDM Festival at Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds: Experience music across forested meadows, lasers, art, and community under the stars in Ninilchik from September 11 through 13. #SacredAcre #Ninilchik #ElectronicMusic π ... See MoreSee Less
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