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A man in an orange parka sits on a sled next to a truck

The race is on: Iditarod teams hit the trail in Willow under clear skies

Some mushers worried about the heat for their dogs as warm temperatures heated the snow.
A man with a light blue parka holds his arms up as he stands on a sled in heavy snow. A nother man in a fur-ruffed parka sits on the sled in front of him and crowds watch on the sidelines.

Iditapod: A joyful, more normal Iditarod start

The 2022 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicked off Saturday in Anchorage with its usual fanfare, after not holding a ceremonial start in 2021. Alaska Public Media reporters Casey Grove, Tegan Hanlon, Lex Treinen and Jeff Chen were out in the snow with the mushers, dogs and race fans, including plenty of kids and other trailgaters.
A white man with glasses and a beard holds a black and orangish dog

Stealie, the unexpected leader who never looked back

In our first daily Iditarod dog profile, we bring you Stealie, rookie Eric Kelly's main leader.
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Alaska musher Dallas Seavey on brink of becoming Iditarod’s best ever

Win or lose, this year’s Iditarod across Alaska will be his last — at least for a while.
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The 2022 Iditarod starts this weekend. Here’s what to know.

The race, in some ways, is back to normal: Mushers are again dashing 1,000 miles to Nome.
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Unlimited: Floodgates are open for campaign cash in Alaska

You can now give unlimited funds to state and local candidates in Alaska.

Line One: The rise in fentanyl overdoses in Alaska

Overdose deaths from fentanyl are on the rise in Alaska, and its important to remember that the statistics account for more than just one person.
A man in a fuzzy orange hoodie and a mustache kneels next to a dog, petting it

This Eagle River nurse has seen a lot of trauma this year. His Iditarod quest has helped him cope. 

Matt Paveglio will start the Iditarod after watching dozens of patients die during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also had to bury his mother.
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Mushers celebrate the 50th running of the Iditarod | Alaska Insight

The five-decade history of the Iditarod is a story filled with adventure, skill, triumph and lots of change, and it's best told by those who have experienced it, firsthand.

Talk of Alaska: Breaking the cycle of removal for Black and Indigenous children

Alaska Native and Black children are significantly overrepresented in our state’s foster care system. A recent study found they make up 65% of those in foster homes.
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Iditapod: Iditarod gets back on track

Iditapod is back for the 50th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Host Casey Grove and fellow Alaska Public Media reporters Tegan Hanlon, Lex Treinen and Jeff Chen discuss last year's pandemic-altered Iditarod, some of the mid-distance sled dog races this season, as well as COVID-19 protocols (and already a scratch/switcheroo), scary moose encounters and the heartwarming story of an unlikely Iditarod dog.
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As APD continues to draft policy for body-worn cameras, legal hiccups over access to footage have advocates concerned

Supporters of the policy say the point of body cameras is to increase transparency and accountability with Anchorage police. They say the draft policy doesn’t go far enough. On the other side, the city says it needs to follow state privacy laws.
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A Coast Guard cutter has reached the planet’s southernmost navigable waters, setting a new record

Melting of the Ross Ice Shelf meant the Polar Star could sail into newly navigable waters.
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Millions of relief dollars are finally on the way for Alaska’s child care centers

The state of Alaska received nearly $100 million last year to support the ailing child care system, but by the end of the year, the state had distributed only about 5% of it.

People harm themselves to cope with big emotions. You can help them heal.

Self-harm is a coping mechanism and a call for help. It can also be extremely hard to talk about.
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Alaska lawmakers back call to supply military aid to Ukraine

The measure was approved on a 34-1 vote. The lone dissenting vote came from state Rep. David Eastman, a Wasilla Republican.
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In a first, a mysterious rocket part is about to slam into the moon — by accident

A leftover rocket part hurtling through space was expected to smash into the moon around 7:25 a.m. Eastern on Friday.
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Gov. Dunleavy directs state to take steps to divest from Russia

Dunleavy also requested further actions from the federal government and Alaska businesses and individuals. 
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Assembly leaders hope new jobs plan will bolster Anchorage economy

Assembly leaders say they’re encouraged by a recent forecast from the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation that predicts continued job growth and a potential record tourism season this year.