[SallyH]

The point being, though, that the prices in the rural AK areas have ALWAYS been super high. This isn’t something that just developed, as Ramras and MSM would have you believe.

[leapfrog0202]

You’re right - I neglected to say that. It’s just one of those things that have just now caught someone’s eye as a way to criticize someone’s job performance. I’m not sure what they expect ANY governor of ANY state to do to change food prices or any prices....

[MARTIAL MONK]

Some of the villages on the north slope get one delivery per year as soon as the ice breaks enough for barges to get through. The remainder of the year perishables and replenishment merchandise is flown in by the U.S. Postal Service at heavily subsidized rates. It still is very expensive.