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Our Statewide Spring Auction returns starting Monday May 22. And It’s 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 doesn’t stop when the microphones turn off. Now you’ll 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.
Alaska is one step closer to having an official state vegetable: the giant cabbage! 🥬 The bill passed the House unanimously with a 38-0 vote, bringing this local favorite into the spotlight. 🌟 House Minority Leader DeLena Johnson noted the bill is a great way to market Alaska's unique agriculture, while Rep. Nellie Jimmie shared that cabbage even goes great with seal oil! 🍽️ Now that it has cleared the House, the bill heads over to the Senate with just seven days left in the legislative session. 🏛️ Will the giant cabbage become official? Read the full story here: #Alaska #Agriculture #StateVegetable #GiantCabbage #AKleg #AlaskaNews ... See MoreSee Less
Giant cabbage could be the state’s official vegetable, awaits Senate approval
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Looking for something fun to do? Check out our latest Community Corner update featuring awesome local events happening right here in our community!
🥦 Summer Food Service Program at Kenai Community Library: Children 18 and under can pick up seven free weekly meals to eat at home on Tuesdays, May 26 through August 11, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Children must be present. #SummerFood #KenaiLibrary #FoodBankOfAlaska 🍎
💪 Burn & Brunch at Anytime Fitness & The Duck Inn: Start your morning strong with a workout from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM followed by a group brunch on Tuesday, May 26. All fitness levels and non-members are welcome. #BurnAndBrunch #AnytimeFitness #TheDuckInn 🍳
🩺 Nurse Storytime at Kenai Community Library: Join nurses from the Kenai Public Health Center for fun stories and helpful nutrition tips for little ones on Wednesday, May 27, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. #NurseStorytime #HealthyKids #KenaiEvents 📚
🎬 Tough Old Broads Screening at Porcupine Theater: Catch a documentary featuring the stories of trailblazing women who broke barriers in sports, climate action, and civil rights on Wednesday, May 27, at 6:00 PM. #ToughOldBroads #DocumentaryFilm #WomenHistory 🍿
🖼️ Felted Landscapes Workshop at Homer Art & Frame Co.: Create your own beautiful artwork in this daily workshop running Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Cost is $65 and all materials are included. #FeltedLandscapes #HomerArt #CreativeWorkshop 🎨
🌿 Plant Swap at Kenai Community Library: Connect with fellow houseplant enthusiasts and trade labeled, bug-free potted plants, cuttings, or seedlings on Thursday, May 28, from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM. #PlantSwap #Houseplants #KenaiCommunity 🌱
🥳 Summer Reading Program Kickoff at Kenai Community Library: Celebrate the start of the annual reading program with sweet treats, refreshments, and interactive stations for all ages on Friday, May 29, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. #SummerReading #KenaiLibrary #FamilyFun 📖
🧘 Summit Strong Series Workshop at Summit Physical Therapy: Learn how your body works and get practical strategies to improve breathing, core coordination, and pelvic floor function on Friday, May 29, from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM. #SummitStrong #PhysicalTherapy #WellnessWorkshop 🫁
🌸 Members Only Presale at Pratt Museum Parking Lot: Shop native plants and perennials on Friday, May 29, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Non-members can join at the event, and proceeds benefit botanical garden improvements. #PlantPresale #PrattMuseum #AlaskaGardening 🌿
🎻 Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra at The Porcupine Theater: Enjoy a free, family-friendly, non-traditional classical music performance featuring an eclectic mix of orchestral works on Friday, May 29, at 6:30 PM. #ChamberOrchestra #LiveMusic #FamilyConcert 🎼
🎀 Alaska Run for Women with Virtual Team Homer: Support breast cancer awareness by meeting at the Homer Fishing Hole on Saturday, May 30, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM to walk, run, or bike the Spit trail. Wearing pink is encouraged. #AlaskaRunForWomen #TeamHomer #BreastCancerAwareness 🚲
🏠 Yellow House Fundraiser Sale at Pratt Museum: Support the museum by shopping unique items right next door to the facility on Saturday, May 30, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All proceeds benefit museum operations. #FundraiserSale #PrattMuseum #CommunitySupport 🛍️
🌻 Annual Pratt Plant Sale at Pratt Museum Botanical Garden: Shop native plants and perennials while getting advice from the Garden Crew on Saturday, May 30, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Proceeds benefit garden improvements. #PrattPlantSale #HomerGardening #NativePlants 🪵
🚶 Native Plant Walk at Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center: Join native plant expert Brandi Bell for a free community walk looping to the Old Town Historic Cabins on Saturday, May 30, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. #NativePlantWalk #KenaiHistory #NatureLovers 🌲
🥩 Dinner and Auction Gala at Sterling Community Center: Celebrate local river life with a prime rib dinner, live music, and auctions on Saturday, May 30, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Tickets are available on the center's website. #SterlingGala #CommunityAuction #RiverLife 🎟️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Come join us today starting at 11am for the Kachemak Auto Annual Tent sale! Deals, prizes and food! ... See MoreSee Less
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What a hero! 🔔💛 12-year-old Nathan Yuill from the Mat-Su Borough officially rang the bell this weekend to mark the end of his fight against stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma! 🎊✨ Even in the middle of his own battle, Nathan showed incredible kindness by delivering 124 Easter baskets to other sick kids in Anchorage area hospitals. 🐰🎁 The community gathered to celebrate his strength, including his kindergarten best friend and his middle school principal, while Mayor Edna DeVries even declared May 9 as Nathan Yuill Day! 📜🎉 Nathan’s mom, Dena, credits their amazing support system for getting them through the toughest days, and now the family is looking forward to a well-deserved road trip across the country. 🚐💨 Nathan says he is most excited for the waterparks! 🌊🙌 Read more about this brave young man and his inspiring journey here: 🔗🎈 #NathanYuillDay #CancerWarrior #MatSuStrong #BellRinging #Inspiration #CommunityLove #HodgkinsLymphomaAwareness #AlaskaHero #GoodNews ... See MoreSee Less
12-year-old boy rings cancer bell after making Easter baskets for sick kids
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Nathan Yuill, who delivered Easter baskets to other sick kids during his own cancer fight, celebrated the end of his treatment over the weekend.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Are you trail-ready, Alaska? 🌲🐻 Carrying bear spray is a great first step, but knowing exactly how to use it can make all the difference during a surprise encounter! 🏔️💨 Brian Horner from Learn to Return Training Systems shares that bear spray has a 90% success rate, making it a powerful tool for your outdoor kit. 🎒✨ To stay safe, make sure your canister is easily accessible on your hip, remove that plastic shipping strap before you hike, and always check the expiration date—it is best to replace it every two years! 🗓️✅ If you face a bear, stay calm, aim low toward the ground to create a "cloud" shield, and spray in a back-and-forth motion while backing away slowly. 🛑👣 Never run, and keep talking to the bear to show you are human! 🗣️🐻 Want to master the "park-and-place" technique or learn why firearms might not be the best primary defense? 🧐📖 Read the full expert guide and safety tips here: 🙌 #BearAware #AlaskaHiking #SafetyFirst #BearSpray #ExploreAlaska #HikingTips #WildlifeSafety #TrailReady #AlaskaLife ... See MoreSee Less
Would you know the best way to use bear spray if you needed to?
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Many Alaskans carry bear spray when they’re out hiking, but if you’ve never had to use it, you may wonder if you’d be able to do so properly0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A powerful new documentary is shining a light on the human stories behind the homelessness crisis in Alaska's largest city. 🎥❄️ Anchorage Welcomes You, created by Norwegian filmmakers Peter Gupta and Rasmus Aarskog Sætersdal, takes an intimate look at the "duality" of life on the streets. 🏙️🤝 Shot over two years, the film moves past political fixes to focus on the people themselves—showing both the struggle of addiction and the incredible capacity for resilience and recovery. 🏔️✨ The title was inspired by a weathered city sign standing above a local encampment, a symbol of the contrast between the city's public image and the reality for those living without shelter. 🏘️💔 The creators hope this project sparks a deep conversation about social fragmentation and the unique spirit of the "Last Frontier" that draws people in, even when they have nowhere else to go. 🌲🙌 Check out the full story on their journey and the people they met along the way here: 📖 #AnchorageWelcomesYou #AlaskaDocumentary #SocialIssues #AnchorageLife #HumanStories #LastFrontier #DocumentaryFilm #CommunityConversation ... See MoreSee Less
Norwegian filmmakers’ documentary spotlights homelessness in Anchorage, aims for Alaska screening
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Two Norwegian filmmakers say their debut documentary, Anchorage Welcomes You, is meant to put viewers face-to-face with people living on Anchorage streets0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Get ready for a day of family fun at the 33rd Annual Safe and Healthy Kids Fair! 🎈🎉 South Peninsula Hospital, South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services, and Homer Parks and Rec invite you to Homer High School this Saturday, May 16, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM! 🏫✨ This free event is packed with over 25 booths featuring hands-on activities, live music, and a chance to win a brand new bike! 🚲🎁 Bring your wheels for the bike rodeo and a free safety inspection—and if you need a helmet, we have those for free too! 🛡️🚲 Don't miss out on the famous teddy bear clinic, the bookmobile, free car seat checks, and a visit from Beary the Be Well Bear. 🧸🐻 We are even serving a free lunch! 🍎🥪 Costumes are totally encouraged, so dress up and come learn about health and safety while having a blast. 🦸♂️🎊 #SafeAndHealthyKids #HomerAlaska #FamilyFun #SouthPeninsulaHospital #YouthWellness #BikeSafety #CommunityEvent #HealthyKids #HomerHighSchool #AlaskaFamilies ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a visit to the Seaside Women’s Care Open House! 🏥🌸 South Peninsula Hospital invites you to tour our beautiful new clinic and meet the dedicated team ready to support you through every stage of life. 🐚✨ Whether it is your very first exam, prenatal support, or post-menopause care, we are here for you every step of the way. 👣💖 We are also excited to introduce our new integrated behavioral health services, offering counseling and care coordination for truly comprehensive wellness! 🧠🌿 Join us this Wednesday, May 13, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for this special free event. 🕑🎈 It is the perfect opportunity to see how we are growing to better serve the women in our community! 🏡🙌 See you there! 📍👋 #SeasideWomensCare #SouthPeninsulaHospital #MothersDay #WomensHealth #HomerAlaska #CommunityWellness #HealthyLiving #OpenHouse #SupportLocalHealth ... See MoreSee Less
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Dozens of community members gathered in Anchorage this week to honor the life of Kelly Hunt, a 19-year-old student who was attending college in Soldotna before her disappearance. ❤️ Kelly, who was originally from Shaktoolik, went missing over three months ago, and her tragic death has sparked an urgent call for change across Alaska. 🕯️ During a candlelight vigil filled with traditional Yup'ik and Iñupiaq songs, families and organizers shared a powerful message: "Kelly deserved better" and "no more stolen siblings." 🪶 The event emphasizes that this isn't just about one name—it is about a systemic need for justice, transparency, and action from officials to protect Indigenous sisters and loved ones. ❤️ We stand with Kelly's family as they push to ensure she is never forgotten and that her story leads to real accountability and better investigations for the community. ❤️ Read more about the vigil and the ongoing movement below.🕯️ #MMIP #MMIWG2S #JusticeForKellyHunt #Alaska #NoMoreStolenSisters #IndigenousJustice #Anchorage #Soldotna #Shaktoolik #MMIW ❤️🕯️🪶 ... See MoreSee Less
Community members remember Kelly Hunt, call for bolstered Anchorage investigations involving Indigenous people
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Hunt’s whereabouts were unknown for more than three months until Anchorage police found her remains on April 20. The circumstances of her disappearance and death remain unknown to the public.0 CommentsComment on Facebook