Ex-typhoon Halong couldn’t have come at a worse time for residents of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta—or for their freezers. “It’s fall time when the storms usually hit,” explained Katie Basile, Alaska Sea Grant coastal resilience specialist for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. “This is after families have worked all summer and fall to hunt and fish and […]
Great American Smokeout is Nov. 20 Do you smoke, vape or chew tobacco? Do you want to cut back or quit? If you’re ready for a win, join people across the country and ditch tobacco for the day on Thursday, Nov. 20, in celebration of American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. It’s just one […]
Native communities in the Dakotas continue to face disproportionately high rates of violence Native communities in the Dakotas continue to face disproportionately high rates of violence: In North Dakota, Native Americans experience violent crime at 2.5 times the national average. In South Dakota, while Native Americans make up just 9% of the population, they represent […]
The free helpline provides information and support about treatment and recovery options for individuals and their loved ones Help is just a phone call away for Alaskans who need assistance navigating issues with alcohol. This month, Recover Alaska wants to get the word out about their confidential resource phone line to help easily guide anyone […]