Mach 10, mastering the art of slowing down
Iditarod musher Matthew Failor is excited that his leader Mach 10 has picked up a new skill: the art of the trot.
After years of COVID restrictions, Nikolai meets Iditarod with cautious optimism
The Iditarod this year looks almost exactly as it did pre-pandemic.
Alaska legislators say state AG overstepped with Walgreens letter over abortion pill
Nearly two dozen members of the Alaska House and Senate signed on to a letter to Walgreens CEO Rosalind Taylor.
Gov. Dunleavy introduces bill requiring parent permission for sex ed, pronoun changes
Dunleavy's bill would require more parental permission to teach sex education and change students’ names or pronouns in school.
How bad are the Iditarod trail moguls? Depends who you ask.
Iditarod officials had warned mushers that the trail into Nikolai would have the worst moguls in race history.
Iditapod: Hot doggin’ and leapfroggin’
Iditarod teams are contending with warm weather in the thousand-mile race, many choosing to run in the cool of night as much as possible. We'll talk about that in this episode, plus a little about what other sports some mushers have participated in outside of mushing. We have another Dog of the Day -- this time, a trusty leader named JoAnna and, as always, a listener question.
Anchorage School District closes 5 school libraries due to snow load
The Anchorage School District has closed five elementary school libraries to evaluate potentially dangerous snow buildup on top of schools.
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.
JoAnna, a hyper-obedient leader
Once JoAnna gets going, she doesn’t stop.
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.
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.
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.”
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!
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.
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.
Alaskans owe less tax than expected for their PFDs because of energy relief payment
The $662 energy relief portion of the payout is not subject to federal taxes, according to a recent IRS announcement.
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.
Boomer, the ‘bull in a china store’
Iditarod musher Jed Stephensen said the 3-year-old dog is "just a constant explosion."
Mat-Su school bus service resumes as drivers end their monthlong strike
Drivers approved a three-year contract deal on Sunday.