Fatal Nevada crash is Guardian Flight’s 3rd after Alaska, Hawaii crashes
A review of records shows that with the latest crash, 11 people total have now died on planes owned and operated by Guardian Flight.
Senate bill aims to address state employment crisis with a better retirement system
SB 88 would return public employees to a pension plan that would guarantee set payments upon retirement.
Anchorage Assembly members want commission appointee to resign for raising stereotypes about homelessness
Jim Crawford serves on an advisory commission, and suggested race and mental illness cause homelessness during a recent meeting.
This year’s Iditarod field is the smallest in history. Could a bigger prize and more races boost interest?
With just 33 teams in this year’s Iditarod, many are questioning how the organization can keep attracting mushers to the expensive sport.
Our 25 favorite photos from the 2023 Iditarod ceremonial start
Thirty-three teams and dozens of sled dogs dashed down city streets and trails on Saturday, ahead of the official race start Sunday.
Iditapod bonus: Extended interview with Brent Sass
Reigning Iditarod champ Brent Sass talks about his hectic life in the tiny town of Eureka, his newfound confidence and his mushing philosophy.
Moose, leading the charge to the next snack break
Meet Moose, the “heart dog” for KattiJo Deeter.
Iditapod: Iditarod kicks off with a chilly start
Iditarod mushers took their sled dog teams on an untimed, celebratory fun run from downtown Anchorage on the city’s trails, with hundreds of fans cheering along the way. We hear from mushers and fans – maybe the pitter patter of little dog feet – as well as a joyful bride, a grumpy bear, a curious moose (or three), a former Miss Alaska and her mom, who had a fox on her head, and more!
And they’re off: Iditarod teams start their 1,000-mile dash to Nome
Some mushers were trying to calm their nerves Sunday, and others had nerves of steel.
Anchorage officials report a second building collapse this weekend with no injuries
This is the second reported roof collapse in Anchorage in two days.
Mat-Su school bus service resumes as drivers end their monthlong strike
Drivers approved a three-year contract deal on Sunday.
Boomer, the ‘bull in a china store’
Iditarod musher Jed Stephensen said the 3-year-old dog is "just a constant explosion."
Iditapod: One paw in front of the other
Iditarod mushers took their sled dog teams on an untimed, celebratory fun run from downtown Anchorage on the city’s trails, with hundreds of fans cheering along the way. We hear from mushers and fans – maybe the pitter patter of little dog feet – as well as a joyful bride, a grumpy bear, a curious moose (or three), a former Miss Alaska and her mom, who had a fox on her head, and more!
Craig issues boil water notice after failures at treatment plant
Officials in the Southeast Alaska community are asking residents to conserve water “as much as possible.”
Iditarod mushers cope with warm temperatures as they arrive at Alaska Range
Mushers shrugged off jackets and dogs sunbathed in the snow as temperatures hovered around 40 degrees — hot by Alaska winter standards.
Photos: Iditarod mushers shrug off jackets and sled dogs sunbathe
The Rainy Pass checkpoint is about 150 miles into the race and, tucked into the Alaska Range, it’s a scenic place to rest.
Alaska Legislature votes down raises for governor and other top officials
The Alaska Legislature has voted unanimously to block raises for the state’s governor, lieutenant governor and commissioners.
JoAnna, a hyper-obedient leader
Once JoAnna gets going, she doesn’t stop.
Connecting the Seward and Glenn highways scarred Fairview. Now, lots of agencies want to make it right.
The Anchorage neighborhood recently won a federal grant specifically for repairing damage to the community from past transportation projects.
Triathletes, boxers and skiers: How different sports help these Iditarod mushers compete
This year’s mushers include a former all-conference football player, an Ironman triathlete and a member of a national championship ski team.