The geography of Alaska is unique and poses unusual burdens on access to food, making the SNAP food benefits in Alaska act as a lifeline to thousands of Alaskans trying to deal with food insecurity ...

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 ...

By Eva Holland for the Food and Environment Reporting Network. Broadcast version by Laura Hatch for Alaska News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

More Alaskans will be able to access food stamps following lawmakers’ vote to expand eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday night. Alaska will join 42 other states ...

HOMER, Alaska (KTUU) - On Tuesday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) terminated its Regional Food Business Centers (RFBC) program. The program, which centered around supporting the ...

In running the Metlakatla Indian Community S’ndooyntgm Galts’ap Community Garden, Gatgyeda Haayk has developed a particular relationship to soil. “People misunderstand soil,” she explained. Alongside ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oct. 26—Open & Shut is an ongoing series looking at the comings and goings of businesses in Southcentral Alaska. If you know of a ...