The race is on: What to know about the 2024 Iditarod
What’s the route this year? How are trail conditions? We answer those questions and more.
Alaska Legislature plans March 12 vote on Gov. Dunleavy’s executive orders
According to a draft plan shared with reporters Friday, the votes will take place March 12, during a joint session of the House and Senate.
From wilderness guide to dairy farmer, meet 4 of the Iditarod rookies headed to Nome
There are 16 rookies competing in this year's Iditarod, about 40% of the entire race field.
Dog shot in Soldotna animal-cruelty case is in recovery with rescuers
Members of Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue have been working with the dog, dubbed Ace, after troopers seized him from his owner Tuesday.
Alaska Supreme Court decides key question: Who is an Alaskan?
Justices were asked to consider the question as part of a 2022 lawsuit challenging the eligibility of a legislative candidate in Anchorage.
Unanimous Supreme Court restores Trump to Colorado ballot
The decision came only weeks after the justices heard oral arguments in the politically sensitive case.
Alaska House resolution calls on feds to scrap rule limiting NPR-A development
The Bureau of Land Management rule would apply “maximum protection” to more than half of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
Paul, who loves to sing
It’s not surprising given his name. Paul is part of the the Beatles litter and he’s named after Paul McCartney.
Our favorite 30 photos from the 2024 Iditarod ceremonial start
Dozens of mushers and hundreds of sled dogs dashed down city streets and trails Saturday for the 11-mile event.
Here’s what some of the Iditarod’s youngest fans love about the race
It's all about the dog booties.
Three Iditarod champions vie for another victory
Dallas Seavey is gunning for a record-breaking sixth victory, while Pete Kaiser and Ryan Redington are both hoping to notch a second win.
Anchorage’s ski marathon to feature blind skier in his sixth race across the city
Kevin Whitley is a vision-impaired athlete competing in the Tour of Anchorage on Sunday, with the help of a guide wearing a boombox.
Ravn Alaska slashes workforce, raising questions about regional airline’s future
At this point, a Ravn Alaska spokesperson says none of its nine Alaska destinations will be eliminated, but they can expect fewer flights.
L’xeis Diane Benson on acting and her work in ‘True Detective: Night Country’
Benson, known for her presence on both Alaska-based TV shows and the state's political stage, spoke about her role in the recent HBO series.
Why a financial regulator is going after health care debt
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, created after the Great Recession of 2007-09, has increasingly started policing the health care system.
Unalaska pulls plug on Makushin geothermal project
Unalaska City Council members had lost confidence that the project would be completed on a reasonable timeline.
Alaska Long Trail advocates seek funding for improvements at popular recreation spots
Advocates of the 500-mile trail network say there has been enough progress to draw long-distance hikers this summer, as they seek state support for more.
New bill would add guardrails to Alaska property assessments
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, says the bill aims to make the property assessment process in the state more fair and transparent for residents.
Alaska tribes accuse Canada of human rights violations, request international hearing on mining
The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission says upstream mining in Canada violates tribes' right to a healthy environment.
After Brian Smith’s Anchorage murder conviction, MMIP advocates hope for change
Family members and advocates for Kathleen Henry and Veronica Abouchuk attended every day of Brian Smith's horrific trial in their deaths.