Alaska is a land of stunning scenery, amazing wildlife, vibrant culture... and seriously expensive grocery prices. But why do ...
In a remote Alaskan community where polar bears roam, a loaf of bread costs more than $9, a carton of orange juice costs nearly $10 and a box of cereal tops $11. Grant Magdanz, 30, recently documented ...
This is the first story in a four-part series from the Alaska Desk called Shelf Life, which looks at food security in Alaska. The Aleut Community Store is the only shop for the Bering Sea village of ...
How much are Alaskans willing to pay for produce that is homegrown? A newly published study has some answers: a significant premium, especially when they have information about the benefits of locally ...
Bear cub, aisle one. Bear cub, aisle one. Shoppers at Tatsuda’s IGA in Alaska got quite the surprise when a young black bear cub walked through the automatic doors of the store and sought refuge in ...
Alaska is beautiful, but it is not cheap. This video shows real prices from the road. Simple grocery runs can add up fast.
Broadcast version by Laura Hatch for Alaska News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration It’s hard to remember now — a lot has happened since — but ...