The list of proposed cuts will go before the Mat-Su school board for a vote March 16.

Indigenous mushers have strong historical and cultural ties to the Iditarod, yet it wasn't until 2011 that John Baker of Kotzebue became the first Native to win. This year, two of the top contenders are Alaska Native past Iditarod champions — Ryan Redington and Pete Kaiser. Three of the rookies in this year's race are Indigenous and bring a competitive experience to the race.

The Aleutians East Borough is asking the state to investigate whether a member of the Alaska Board of Fisheries acted ethically during a vote on restrictions to the Area M salmon fishery. Borough Mayor Alvin Osterback and representatives from several tribes in the region say they filed a complaint with the Alaska Department of Law on Feb. 23. They say a member of the Alaska Board of Fisheries had a conflict of interest when he cast a tie-breaking vote last month in favor of restricting the Area M fishery.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was giving President Trump "maximum options" and that the war will not be "endless," a day after the president gave mixed signals about progress.

Officials say helping people stay housed is an important part of their homeless response.

U.S. and allied military service members have begun the second week of a major training exercise called Arctic Edge 2026, focusing on training for drone and missile attacks on military installations and key infrastructure.

The agency plans to hold meetings in 18 Southeast communities to collect public input from late March through early May.

The Freeride World Tour draws the globe’s best backcountry skiers and snowboarders, who pick their way down ungroomed, world class slopes.

The proposal would reestablish state authority to manage sport hunting and trapping in federal territory that is part of the national park system.

Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise.