Alaska, Iditarod

Lack of snow forces Alaska’s famous Iditarod race to make ‘difficult but necessary’ change
The race is meant to commemorate and celebrate the history of Alaska and the critical part that sled dogs have played in the settlement of the state.
Lack of snow north of the Alaska Range prompts Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks
A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north.
Iditarod forced to move again due to lack of Alaska snow
In this March 3, 2018, file photo, Eagle River, Alaska musher Tom Schonberger's lead dogs trot along Fourth Avenue during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage, Alaska.
Lack of snow on stretches of trail forces Iditarod to move race start to Fairbanks
The Iditarod Trail Committee said Monday it will relocate the race's restart to Fairbanks because of abysmal snow conditions across a long middle portion of the trail. The decision follows an outcry from mushers over the weekend about the hazards posed to their safety if the race stuck to its traditional southern route.
Iditarod race officials discuss ‘tough call’ to move start to Fairbanks due to safety concerns
A major change is coming to this year’s Iditarod as the Trail Committee announced the race will now begin — for the fourth time in the race’s history — in Fairbanks.
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Three members of cult-like ‘Zizian’ group held without bail after arrest; leader has Fairbanks ties
Three members of a cultlike group called “Zizian,” which is linked to six homicides across three states, were held without ...
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Early snowmelt could accelerate Alaska’s wildfire seasons, UAF research says
Analysis of almost a century of Alaska fire weather data shows that many of Alaska’s most extreme wildfire seasons started ...
Joshua man charged with possession of child porn while working as bus driver in Alaska
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Fairbanks organizations, recipients of opioid remediation grants to tackle drug use in three ways
The first round of opioid remediation grants from the Fairbanks North Star Borough provides three ways to address drug abuse.
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Interior Alaska’s plan to expand electric vehicle infrastructure hits a bump in the road
Demand for electric vehicles is growing in Alaska, but a pause on federal funding for the chargers that power them could hold ...
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Impact of federal job cuts in Alaska comes into focus – but questions remain
Last week’s round of probationary firings hit hard in small Alaska communities. Some of those dismissed say they’ve worked ...
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Fairbanks residents learn to ‘Stop the Bleed’ in lifesaving course
A Stop the Bleed class in Fairbanks, taught residents the skills necessary to save a life in the event of a traumatic injury.
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Fairbanks man arrested for sexual assault
A Fairbanks man was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager girl at a Steele Creek cabin.
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Aurora Borealis dazzles hikers in Alaska - here’s how you can catch a glimpse for yourself
The spectacular natural phenomenon paints the skies around the North Pole with glowing multi-colored lights - follow our top ...
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Fairbanks connection to accused Zizans cult leader Jack LaSota ‘very mysterious,’ journalist says
A journalist who has studied the Zizian movement since a border agent was killed in Vermont in January says little is ...