Hope McKenney 🌻

News Reporter at KCAW Raven Radio. Formerly: @KUCBNews @kbbiam890 @AKEnergyDesk, @KQED, @KZYXFM // she/her

[Hope McKenney 🌻 @HopeMcKenney]

St. Paul kiddos warming my heart with their interest in sound and interviewing. I feel like we might have a few future #Pribilof reporters in this 4th and 5th grade bunch. #alaska #publicmedia

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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'. https://t.co/1ON9Qe7OE1

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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.

https://t.co/q6hVYWg3B7

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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.

https://t.co/jFAEcLHIGe

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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.

https://t.co/pChcdzpHlD

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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.

https://t.co/IMPuVXDjks

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“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.” https://t.co/8iVxnATqiH

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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

https://t.co/D0vu7oJg6r

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“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].” https://t.co/PWssSkNLEM

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

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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:

https://t.co/4NtrxS1cyV

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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.

https://t.co/ypP6VHwiKN

[Hope McKenney 🌻 @HopeMcKenney]

New radio duo coming for ya Homer! @Cocoluces @kbbiam890

[Hope McKenney 🌻 @HopeMcKenney]

Welcome to Homer!

[Corinne Smith @Cocoluces]

I grew up hearing my dad's stories about driving to Homer from CA to work in the cannery, arriving a month too early, sleeping on the beach, finding his way. An adventure that led to many of my own in Alaska, & now reporting in Homer where it all began
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[Hope McKenney 🌻 @HopeMcKenney]

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. @kbbiam890

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Artist Arias Hoyle just released a new music video with help from kids in Nanwalek.

"I really like to manifest both my Tlingit side and my African-American side into music," he says. "Essentially, I make Afro-Indigenous hip-hop.” https://t.co/rZ4WEGbekx

[Hope McKenney 🌻 @HopeMcKenney]

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

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Admiral and Cobalt, two rescued harbor seal pups, rested on the cement in an enclosure at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward on a recent rainy afternoon. Dead fish floated beside them in the water.

https://t.co/CKxUxjlipf

[Hope McKenney 🌻 @HopeMcKenney]

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

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Soon-to-be seven-year-old Isa Santiago splashed through a tidepool at Bishop’s Beach Friday morning. She shrieked excitedly when she spotted a dark pink sea star glued to the rocks, surrounded by dark gray and green stars.

https://t.co/6y7uaZrihq

[Hope McKenney 🌻 @HopeMcKenney]

Hosted my first newscast at @kbbiam890 today. Almost didn’t make it to air on time, but it all worked out in the end 🤷🏼‍♀️

[KBBI @kbbiam890]

KBBI has a new News Director! You can learn more about Hope McKenney at https://t.co/BuI4jR1nWl. Welcome to Homer, and welcome to the KBBI AM 890 team! If you have any news tips, you can send them to [email protected]!

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

[Hope McKenney 🌻 @HopeMcKenney]

First day on the job as News Director at @kbbiam890 🙌🏼

[Hope McKenney 🌻 @HopeMcKenney]

Today, I left Unalaska and am moving to Homer to start my new gig as news director at @kbbiam890. To hear some beautiful words from the best teammate @TheoGreenly, my exit interview and some hilarious outtakes, take a listen to today’s @KUCBNews newscast: https://t.co/Vl59StA92a