Gov. Dunleavy is poised to sign a bill that will put millions of dollars into a fast-tracked solution to fix the state’s months-long backlog. But advocates and insiders say the emergency funding doesn’t go far enough — and the biggest problems are going unaddressed.
Food
After botched order, a Haines grocer is swimming in milk
The store owner says now would be a good time for customers to make pudding.
Kodiak grocery shelves left bare after rough weather delays barge deliveries
An emergency cargo flight filled with provisions landed in Kodiak Sunday morning to help fill the gap.
Alaska’s unprecedented food stamp backlog is taking a harsh toll on rural communities
In rural Alaska, where food costs can be astronomical and food banks or pantries are rare, residents are experiencing particularly dire consequences from the unprecedented backlog, advocates say.
Juneau mushroom enthusiast grows community connections through edible fungus business
As one of the recipients of Spruce Root’s 2022 “Path to Prosperity” prize, Alannah Johnson hopes to put local fungi on even more plates.
Eggs are scarce, but Bristol Bay baker rises to the challenge for Valentine’s Day
The national egg shortage has forced everyone, including bakers, to use fewer eggs.