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 ...

As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it is essential not just to reflect on the history and culture of Indigenous communities, but to actively honor and support them today. Alaska Native peoples ...

Following a request by state legislators and similar action by other states, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Monday declared a 30-day state of disaster that allows the state to temporarily fund federal ...

We Alaskans are busy. With beautiful sunny days, there’s so much food to harvest in our brief summer and fall. Gardens are thriving, the fish are running, whales are migrating offshore and wildlife is ...

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 ...

Following a request by the federal government, the state of Alaska has turned over the personal information of roughly 70,000 Alaskans enrolled in the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition ...

On this episode host Kim Sherry speaks with cookbook editor and food journalist, Francis Lam. Lam is also host of " The Splendid Table" and judge on " The Great American Recipe." That's where Sherry ...

When Irene Edwards of Anchorage learned that she likely wouldn’t get all of her November food stamp benefits, she stocked up on staples like big bags of rice and dried beans. Though Edwards, 30, does ...

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