More than 47 million Americans who receive food stamps will be getting a bit less starting Friday when a temporary benefit enacted as part of the federal stimulus expires.
Archives for 2013
VIDEO: ‘Mouse Vs. Cookie,’ A Little Guy’s Tale Of Triumph
If your day’s not going so well or if you just want to take a break, we recommend spending a minute or so watching “Mouse vs. Cookie”
FAA Says Fliers Can Safely Use Most Electronics
The agency says it expects that by the end of this year, “many carriers will prove to the FAA that their planes allow passengers to safely use their devices in airplane mode, gate-to-gate.”
Residents concerned about how Susitna-Watana Dam may affect lifestyle, habitat
Critics say the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Susitna-Watana Dam could cost the lifestyles and livelihoods of Alaskans who rely on the river.
Sitka Whalefest kicks off with FilmFest
150 people show up for a successful first ever Sitka WhaleFest FilmFest.
Biomass cleans up its act
Yesterday we brought you the first story in a two part series on the push for biomass energy in Southeast Alaska. Supporters believe wood biomass could be a solution to high energy and heating costs in the region, which continues to be dependent on fossil fuels. But fossil fuels are considered a dirty source of…