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As previously reported by KTOO, the ongoing backlog in processing food stamp applications continues to impact thousands of Alaskans; and sockeye salmon are forecasted to return somewhat stronger this year in the Upper Cook Inlet, but the forecast comes as state fisheries managers have closed King salmon sport fishing and the east side set net fishery altogether this summer, amid a continuing trend of declining runs in the region.

Correction: The first story incorrectly cited Alaska Public Media as reporting on the SNAP benefit backlog in Alaska. KTOO in Juneau did the initial reporting.

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In 2019, Hope moved to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor to work for Alaska's Energy Desk and KUCB — the westernmost public radio newsroom in the country. She has lived, worked and filed stories from California, New York, Bolivia, Peru, Cuba and Alaska.