Indigenous dog mushers have strong historical and cultural ties to the Iditarod. This year, two of the top contenders are Alaska Native former champions, and three of the rookies are also Indigenous.

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.

State lawmakers consider making civics a requirement for high schoolers in Alaska.

If passed by the House, high school students would have to complete a civics course, exam or project to graduate.

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.

Lingít community members with ties to the area say Berners Bay is sacred and important for hunting and fishing.

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.