Almost all of the children who attend Angoon’s K-12 school receive federally subsidized, low-cost or free school breakfasts or lunches. The supplies for those meals normally arrive in town aboard a state ferry.
Matt Miller
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Angoon, the largest Southeast Alaska community without an airport, may soon get one
Department of Transportation is moving ahead with plans to construct a 3,300-foot runway south of town.
Russia’s military dominance over Arctic grows while US treads water, security experts tell Senate panel
Strategists tell subcommittee members that Russia is increasing its control over the Northern Sea Route and becoming more aggressive with U.S. allies in the Arctic.
Bill would give Alaskans an advisory role in Arctic shipping
A proposed 15-member committee would advise Congress and the Transportation secretary, and give Alaskans and coastal residents a voice as the sea ice recedes and marine traffic increases.
White Castle recalling frozen sliders because of possible listeria
The FDA says retailers are removing frozen six-pack and 16-pack White Castle hamburgers with best-by dates between Aug. 4, 2020, and Aug. 17, 2020.
Taku Glacier, once the Juneau Icefield’s last advancing glacier, is now in retreat
A soon-to-be-published scientific paper says climate change has taken its toll on the now-shrinking Taku Glacier from the Juneau Icefield.