KBBI

KBBI is a non-commercial community radio station licensed to Homer, Alaska. The station is owned by Kachemak Bay Broadcasting, Inc., and serves the Kenai Peninsula and nearby communities with a mix of news, information, and cultural programming on the FM band. It operates as a member-supported station, relying on listener contributions, underwriting, and grants to fund operations.

Programming includes locally produced news and public affairs, weather and community calendars, interviews, and music shows spanning jazz, folk, classical, and Native and regional performances. The station also carries national and regional public radio programming from networks such as NPR and other public media providers, supplementing local content. In addition to on-air programming, KBBI provides online streaming and archived episodes, expanding access beyond the traditional transmitter range.

KBBI maintains studios in downtown Homer with a transmitter and antenna to serve the surrounding area. The organization engages volunteers in on-air hosting, production, and station operations, and it hosts community events and fundraisers throughout the year. It also functions as a local information resource and participates in emergency communication services for the region.

History: It began broadcasting in the late 20th century and has grown into a central source of information for residents and visitors. KBBI emphasizes community involvement and local storytelling, while connecting listeners to broader public radio networks.