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In Kake, the squeeze of national inflation hits residents hard

In Kake, the squeeze of national inflation hits residents hard

by Tash Kimmell | Jun 16, 2022 | ,

As any Alaskan will tell you, life in the 49th state isn’t cheap. But for those living in remote villages, and especially island communities, prices can be astronomical. In Kake, a village of about 500, residents are feeling the squeeze of inflation especially hard, as transportation costs have driven up the price of food and basic necessities to unimaginable levels. Read More
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