Josh Krohn

A discussion on violence in Alaska, Missing, Murdered, Indigenous Womens and Children, how the legal system helps/fails, local resources, and solutions to providing safer communities.

A discussion on Kachemak Bay State Park, about projects, funding, features, and challenges, with members of the Kachemak Bay State Park Citizen Advisory Board, Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park, and the park superintendent.

Published May 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM AKDT The Karen Strid Trio features Karen Strid-Chadwick on piano; Dale Curtis on flugelhorn, and Scott Bartlett on percussion.

A discussion about the current state of the Homer Senior Center, including financial challenges, services provided to the community, ongoing investigations and restructuring efforts, future sustainability, and opportunities for community involvement and support.

This week's Coffee Table celebrates the 70th anniversary of South Peninsula Hospital, tracing its journey from a two-bed community hospital established in 1956 to the modern regional healthcare system it is today. Guests Ryan Smith, Aaron Weisser, Derotha Ferraro, and Eric Fenger discuss the vision, volunteerism, and determination that built the hospital, highlight key milestones and expansions over seven decades, share stories of the people who shaped its history, and explore how SPH has adapted to meet the changing healthcare needs of the southern Kenai Peninsula. The conversation also looks ahead to future challenges and opportunities, including workforce housing, childcare, urgent care services, and the next chapter in community healthcare.

The Homer Chamber of Commerce joins Coffee Table to preview the community's Fourth of July celebration, discuss the start of the busy summer visitor season, and talk about how tourism impacts local businesses. Guests will also provide updates on Chamber initiatives, upcoming events, economic trends, and opportunities for community involvement.

A preview of information about this Saturday's Concert on the Lawn, including live performances by Madelynn Moore, and Copper River Band.

KBBI reporter Simon Lopez provides a report from yesterday's Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Meeting. The 2026 Taste of Homer partners with Homer's monthly First Friday event at local art galleries to share September art openings with local food providers.

The 2026 Taste of Homer partners with Homer's monthly First Friday event at local art galleries to share September art openings with local food providers. Cruise berths visiting Wrangell almost doubled this season from last year. Visiting ships are providing capacity for nearly 75,000 guests over the season, up from almost 42,000 the previous year.

September is National Recovery Month, and this week's guests on the Coffee Table are from Kachemak Bay Recovery Connections, to talk about recovery and local programs. We discuss the importance of peer support and personal stories of recovery, the history and mission of KBRC, and the collaborations with a variety of other local organizations.