“I am honored to be a part of this amazing team,” says Jen Welter, an athlete and sports psychologist.
Sports
2015 WEIO Kicks Off in Fairbanks
Scores of athletes are competing in games like the Alaskan high kick, seal hop and ear pull. The Alaska Native traditional games were originally developed to teach important hunting, survival skills and teamwork.
Judge orders cancellation of Redskins trademark registration
In his 70-page ruling, Lee emphasized that the organization is still free to use the name if it wishes — the team would just lose some legal protections that go along with federal registration of a trademark.
Eaglecrest cuts prices, ups incentives after worst season in 39 years
The ski area is discounting season passes and locker rentals, and offering three free tickets for friends, snowsports school clinics, and continued use of last season’s multi-visit cards.
U.S. Women Win World Cup Final 5-2, After Spectacular Start
In the first five minutes, Carli Lloyd scored two swift goals. Lauren Holiday brought the score up to 3, and then Lloyd scored from midfield for a hat trick. The team led 4-0 after just 15 minutes.
Tlingit and Haida boycotts FedEx over Redskins support
The Juneau-based tribal organization announced Thursday that it has sent notice to all employees to stop using FedEx services, citing the national delivery company’s sponsorship of the Washington Redskins football team.
Juneau soccer camp grooms players for the international field
As the U.S. team heads to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals this weekend, a Juneau soccer camp is teaching kids all about the global sport.
Seahawks players aboard themed cruise in Juneau today
Princess Cruises’ 3,000-passenger Crown Princess left from Seattle Saturday for a weeklong, Seahawks-themed adventure.
Slideshow: Only Fools Run at Midnight 2015
Photos and more from Only Fools Run at Midnight 2015.
3-man Seattle team wins inaugural ‘Race To Alaska’
Five days and fifty-five minutes after leaving Victoria, British Columbia, the three-man crew of the Elsie Piddock sailed across the finish line.