In the remote village of Unalakleet, a can of soup can cost more than twice as much as in Anchorage. Now imagine a banana.
Some residents are receiving benefits, but the uncertainty over the past weeks has burdened many in the two states, where the ...
The reconciliation bill under consideration by the U.S. Senate threatens to do more harm than good for Alaska’s food systems. While some provisions may offer benefits for agriculture nationwide, the ...
Broadcast version by Laura Hatch for Alaska News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration It’s hard to remember now — a lot has happened since — but ...
While most Alaskans live near roadways, 82% of Alaskan communities are found off the road network. And that means shipping food involves planes, ports, weather stations, and all sorts of public ...
The introduction of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to Alaska has covered the needs of the particular state because it is characterized by the increased benefit levels and alternative ...
Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration Monday to deal with food insecurity as a result of the federal government ...
An advocacy group focused on strengthening food security and food systems in Alaska faced a devastating setback this month as the U.S. Department of Agriculture pulled a $6 million grant from their ...