Today, I left Unalaska and am moving to Homer to start my new gig as news director at KBBI. To hear some beautiful words from the best teammate Theo Greenly, my exit interview and some hilarious outtakes, take a listen to today’s KUCB newscast: kucb.org/show/kucb-news…

First day on the job as News Director at KBBI 🙌🏼

TODAY IS THE DAY! CONCERT ON THE LAWN IS HERE!!!!! See you soon :)

Hosted my first newscast at KBBI today. Almost didn’t make it to air on time, but it all worked out in the end 🤷🏼‍♀️

I love getting to go tidepooling for a story 💃🏼🦀🐙🐟⭐️

I get to report on seal pups graduating “fish school” 🥰 heading to their release back into Cook Inlet now

Got to talk to Air Jazz about his new music video filmed in Nanwalek — a predominantly Sugpiaq/Alutiiq village on the southwestern tip of the Kenai Peninsula that is only accessible by air and water. KBBI

Welcome to Homer!

New radio duo coming for ya Homer! Corinne Smith KBBI

Homer resident Lucas Wilcox was traveling on a train between Ukraine & Turkey, switching gears from providing food relief to refugees of the Ukrainian war to feeding survivors of the massive earthquakes that devastated Turkey & Syria earlier this month. kbbi.org/local-news/202…

Thea Person, a Homer High senior, is one of this year's Lifelong Learner award winners, recognizing curiosity, focus and passion for learning by the Friends of the Homer Libary, along with Samantha Cunningham. Listen & read more about their stories here: kbbi.org/local-news/202…

If you come across a bear, never push a slower friend down…even if you feel the friendship has run its course.⁣⁣

“We've had less food because we had to cut back on what we were buying. We've been getting less food from the food bank, because they've had less food,” Bette Seaman said. “It's just kind of tough all the way around.” kbbi.org/local-news/202…

No tsunami warning has been issued following a 5.3-magnitude earthquake that hit about 15 miles west of Homer early Sunday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the quake hit at 7:06 a.m. at a depth of 41 miles. This is a developing story kbbi.org/local-news/202…

“They're holding off seeking medical attention the provider might feel is urgent, but they feel like they can't afford — to travel to Anchorage or afford the office visit — not knowing how much longer their application might be [pending].” kbbi.org/local-news/202…

AMHS and the Dept of Public Safety announced the renewal of a ride-along agreement for Alaska State Troopers earlier this month. The program allows Troopers to ride for free on personal trips — if space allows — in exchange for law enforcement presence. kbbi.org/local-news/202…

For the first time in five years, Pier One Theatre, Homer High School’s choral program and a community orchestra are working together to put on a theatrical production: Opening night for “Newsies” happens this Friday. kbbi.org/local-news/202…

NPR cut 10% of its staff this week and will stop the production of four podcasts: 'Invisibilia', 'Louder Than a Riot', 'Rough Translation' and 'Everyone & Their Mom'. n.pr/42BqWul

The Homer Police Department is hosting a series of presentations called "Parenting in the Digital Age" this spring at schools and community centers across the state to raise awareness about youth online safety, privacy and mental health. kbbi.org/local-news/202…

The rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia are rising across the country, but it can be difficult for caregivers to understand the experience. A virtual dementia tour seeks to bridge the divide by putting people in the shoes of someone experiencing dementia. kbbi.org/local-news/202…