The human-powered race follows the path of the famed dog race.
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More than 400 Alaskans approved for FEMA financial assistance after Merbok
A third of the awarded funds has gone to housing assistance while over $2.1 million has been disbursed to cover other needs.
2 Russian nationals request asylum after crossing to Gambell by boat
According to Alaska’s News Source, officials in Gambell said the men told locals they were fleeing the Russian military.
In Golovin, Alaskans shovel sand out of their homes after historic storm
After the flood waters, some were left with feet of sand in their homes.
Mid-storm fire on Front Street destroys restaurant, spares the Nome Nugget Inn
Firefighters demolished the building Saturday evening to keep the fire from spreading to other buildings.
Bering Strait communities plan to fly in drinking water after massive storm
The storm destroyed sea berms, knocked homes off their foundations and left some communities with contaminated drinking water.