Aliy Zirkle’s team was the first out of Tanana Tuesday night, leading the field down the Yukon River toward Ruby on the race’s longest leg.
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Update: Skier injured in avalanche near Haines
A skier who was testing slopes near Haines for an upcoming international ski competition was injured in an avalanche this morning.
Yukon Quest champ Brent Sass disqualified from Iditarod
Brent Sass will not be able to continue the Iditarod, because he was carrying an iPod touch, a wireless communication device, in violation of race rules.
Iditarod mushers prepare for new route through Interior Alaska
The Ceremonial start of the 43rd Iditarod Monday filled Downtown Anchorage with dogs, fans, and snow trucked in from Goose Lake.
Juneau musher remembers racing in Iditarod
Bruce Denton of Juneau came in 10th place in 1982.
Dick Hotch Tournament commemorates influential Klukwan coach
The event has continued for more than 30 years. Some teams consider it a warm-up for the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament in Juneau
AWARE to expand Girls on the Run statewide
The state Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is helping to fund the expansion.
With no snow, Eaglecrest sweetens season pass perks
If you bought an Eaglecrest season pass that you can’t use, you can get a 50 percent discount on rates at the city pools and ice arena.
Brent Sass outduels Allen Moore for Yukon Quest win
Sass has been trying to win the Quest for years. This year, he gave up a 10-hour lead to two-time defending champion Allen Moore, who refused to give up easily.
Mushing legend George Attla dies
Alaska Native dog mushing great George Attla has died.