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…
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Newscast – Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023
In this newscast: Drug use prevention efforts among teens in Ketchikan get a federal funding boost; Alaska’s historically high rate of job openings; Ongoing efforts to bring sacred Lingít clan property back to Wrangell
Juneau’s South Seward Street officially renamed Heritage Way
City Hall, SHI’s Walter Soboleff building and the recently-bought SHI building between the two are the only addresses that will be changed.
Newscast – Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023
In this newscast: After a months-long search, the City and Borough of Juneau has named Derek Bos as Juneau’s new police chief; City officials are considering expanding public Wi-Fi during Juneau’s tourist season; State leaders say they’re working on streamlining the SNAP application process; Petersburg students learn marksmanship and responsibility at a target shooting tournament
These American birds and dozens more will be renamed, to remove human monikers
The American Ornithological Society has vowed to change the English names of all bird species currently named after people, along with any other bird names deemed offensive or exclusionary.
Murkowski says aid for Israel must be part of a broader security package
Murkowski said the U.S. has to defend its global allies against authoritarian regimes.