Sitka’s culinary scene will be coming to television screens around the country this spring. Former child actor and film producer David Moscow recently visited the island community to film an episode of his show “From Scratch” in collaboration with Beak restaurant. Between jaunts pulling bull kelp out of Sitka Sound and foraging for cranberries, Moscow…
Food
Juneau food banks say need for assistance remains high
Southeast Alaska Food Bank expects to distribute more food than ever this year.
Here’s what will cost you more — and less — for the big Thanksgiving feast
The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving feast has actually come down a little bit from last year.
Wait for food stamps continues, but could prompt legislative changes
Many Alaskans have faced long waits for food over the last year as the state Division of Public Assistance worked through a lengthy application backlog for SNAP, the supplemental nutrition assistance program, formerly called food stamps. The current backlog is about 7,000 applications, according to Deb Etheridge, the division’s director. During a discussion Oct. 31…
Later frosts could make new crops possible in Alaska, but climate change brings challenges, too
Shifting seasons and hotter temperatures could allow Alaska farmers to grow more abundant and diverse produce. But climate change can also bring drought, pests and permafrost thaw.
The wait for food stamps in Alaska is improving, but applicants still face long delays
There are still about 8,500 pending applications and renewals.