There really is no other state quite like Alaska. Colonized by Russia before being sold to the United States in 1867, Alaska has a multitude of cultures — American, Russian, Native American, and ...

Alaska is one of the two noncontiguous states in the United States. So naturally, some differences are bound to arise. It might be the subarctic weather, or its extremely high grocery prices, but ...

A lot of fast food chains have written off Alaska and don't have any locations there. Luckily, in Anchorage, there's a great ...

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 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 ...

Bulk food purchased with the $1.68 million Gov. Mike Dunleavy put towards supporting food banks is staged for delivery in Food Bank of Alaska’s Anchorage warehouse on April 21, 2023. (Claire ...

The Food Bank of Alaska is reporting unprecedented levels of food insecurity this year amid rising food costs statewide and major food stamp backlogs at the state Division of Public Assistance.

Southeast Alaska Food Bank patrons have doubled since last November. Director Chris Schapp said demand continues as high as it’s ever been. A major driver has been the monthslong backlog for the ...