Iditarod restart in Fairbanks, Alaska has communities regrouping and preparing
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is known for its highs and lows, and the decision to move the restart from
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Author: Suzanna Caldwell, Alaska Dispatch
Iditarod board moves race restart from Willow, Alaska to Fairbanks
For only the second time in its 43-year history, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is headed to Fairbanks. A unanimous decision to
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Low snow in Southcentral Alaska has Iditarod officials pondering Fairbanks restart
With abysmal snow conditions in Southcentral Alaska, the Iditarod Trail Committee is considering moving the race’s restart north to Fairbanks. Race
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New ‘super-insulated’ homes in Arctic Alaska
For Alaska homeowners, plumbing “freeze-up” is a recurring fear, maybe even more so for those living on Alaska’s frigid North
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4-time champ Lance Mackey adds name to impressive Yukon Quest field
After a short break, four-time Yukon Quest champion Lance Mackey is hitting the trail once again. The Fairbanks musher announced
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In Northwest Arctic, teens to lead the way in suicide prevention
KOTZEBUE, Alaska — When you talk to Michelle Woods, the fiery leader of the Teck John Baker Youth Leaders program, she
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Traditional foods making their way onto elders’ plates in Northwest Alaska
KOTZEBUE — Picking berries, drying fish, butchering seals: For lifelong residents of the Northwest Arctic, these aren’t just “traditional” activities,
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Rash of bear break-ins hits Northwest Alaska cabins
Northwest Alaska is having a cabin break-in problem. But in a twist, the issue isn’t troublemaking teenagers; it’s curious bears
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Northwest Alaska villagers concerned about dead salmon washing up along Kobuk River
For the last week, from Shugnak all the way down to Kotzebue, people are reporting dead fish washed up on
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Fishing go-ahead on Alaska River
After weeks of anxiety, fishermen on the Kuskokwim River can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as managers announced a
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Alaska village tries river power
In Yup’ik, the word “igiugig” means “like a throat that swallows water,” so it’s more than fitting that the village
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Western Alaska leaders fret over marijuana legalization in rural communities
As debate over whether to legalize marijuana in Alaska heats up, the question as to how rural communities will tackle
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Top Iditarod contender says he’s done mushing
Perennial Iditarod contender Jake Berkowitz says when it comes to mushing he’s done — at least for now. In a
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Coast Guard report says Shell underprepared for rig grounding in Arctic Alaska
A Coast Guard report released Thursday shows that while a series of events ultimately led to the grounding of a
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To SPOT or not to SPOT? Iditarod mushers and race officials question use of safety features in this year’s race
Even a month later, Iditarod musher Cindy Abbott still isn’t sure what caused her to “push the button.” The California
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