At the height of the backlog in February, the organization got nearly 500 calls for help with food stamps; this month they’re down to 166 requests. Last year at this time, they got five.
Health
Juneau’s new assisted living complex helps meet senior housing need
Finding housing in Juneau is hard. It can be even harder for seniors who want to stay in Juneau but need a bit more care.
A year after victory in Dobbs decision, anti-abortion activists still in fight mode
The Supreme Court delivered a historic victory to the anti-abortion movement. But many still feel their work is far from complete, and are seeking new strategies to stop abortion in all 50 states.
An Army division in Alaska is combating high suicide rates with mandatory wellness counseling
It’s been a year and a half since Fort Wainwright’s Mission 100 program was created to address mental health. Army officials and participants say it seems to be paying off – although there’s still work to be done.
First-time growers flock to Thane’s new community garden
The Thane Community Garden, which is in its first growing season. The organizer says she wanted there to be a place for neighbors to come together to plant in a sunny, flat community space.
New data shows measurable progress on Alaska’s food stamp backlog
Thousands of people are still waiting for food aid, but the trend is positive.