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The day after her 100th birthday, an Anchorage centenarian is back in the pool
"I come every Monday, Wednesday and Friday," said Maurine Loopstra. She has been a member of the Y since the day it opened over 50 years ago.
When this Iditarod rookie lost his dog team, his top competitor helped him out
Eddie Burke Jr. said he dozed off on his sled along the Yukon River and lost his team 18 miles from the nearest checkpoint. His closest competitor for rookie of the year gave him a lift.
Ryan Redington in command of Iditarod as ‘childhood dream’ comes alive on Bering Sea coast
Ryan Redington arrived in Unalakleet early Sunday after a monster run from Kaltag to the coast, putting more distance between him and his rivals.
Reigning Iditarod champ Brent Sass drops out of race over health concerns
Sass said he had been sick the entire race with a bad cold and also had three cracked teeth.
It’s eat, rest and repeat as Iditarod teams take their 24-hour stops
As the race transitions from big mountains and technical terrain into the heart of Alaska’s Interior, mushers are watching their teams come into race form.
Photos: After mud and moguls, Iditarod teams recover in Nikolai
Mushers slept. Dogs slept. And sled repairs got underway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The race is on: What to know about the 2023 Iditarod
How are Iditarod trail conditions? Why so few mushers this year? We answer those questions and more.
Meet 5 Iditarod rookies from a Denali climber to a former garbage truck driver
More than one in four competitors in this year’s Iditarod are rookie mushers.
24 photos of Alaska’s massive and bright aurora show
Scientists expect the strong solar activity to continue with more sightings this week.
Fur Rondy’s sled dog sprint races draw a large crowd to downtown Anchorage
The three-day sprint mushing event brought veterans and rookies alike, all competing for the glory and prize money in front of a packed crowd.
How an accident turned this skier into a force for good | INDIE ALASKA
As a lifelong skier, Ira Edwards had early access to some of the most world-class ski terrain in the world in his backyard in Palmer, Alaska. After a devastating fluke accident in 2010, Ira was eventually able to return to skiing but found his life purpose shifting to philanthropy and fundraising for others.
Ketchikan podcast puts the spotlight on Filipino culture and voices
Halo-Halo Mix-Mix started up last summer and launched a revival this year.
Should you shovel your roof now? Here’s why you might want to.
For most homeowners, the load isn't the problem.
Inspectors investigate cause of fatal Anchorage roof collapse
There is a lot of concern that heavy snow loads may have contributed to the collapse, said Anchorage Fire Department Assistant Chief Alex Boyd.
Tuluksak educators plead for help after a week without running water
They say they're on the verge of closing the school.