There are few places in the world where world-class waves meet unobstructed views of a temperate rainforest. But that’s just a small part of what makes surfing in Yakutat so special.
Sports
Juneau’s Native Youth Olympics makes comeback after 2 years
For athlete Alexandria Toloff, the events are more than just the games — they are also about the culture, the dancing, the food and seeing your community come together.
In one Interior Alaska village, ‘a way of life’ comes to a bittersweet close
“All our heroes are basketball players,” Arnold Marks says. “All of our parents and older siblings played basketball. And, you know, we don’t have enough equipment for football or baseball or anything else like that. Basketball’s it.”
Underdog Toksook Bay wins state 1A basketball tournament
The Islanders used their speed and ball handling to match up against Wolves’ size.
Veteran musher Brent Sass wins his first Iditarod
Sass’s first Iditarod victory comes on his seventh try.
Coaches, officials and athletes denounce proposed ban on transgender students playing girls’ school sports
Alaskans who showed up or called in to testify were overwhelmingly and vehemently opposed to the bill.
Athletes returning from Juneau tournament spark COVID outbreak in Kake
Kake is experiencing one of its biggest COVID outbreaks since the start of the pandemic.
How mushers without big sponsors afford the Iditarod
Getting to race in the Iditarod takes months of preparation and training — and a lot of money.
Education committee considers bill banning transgender girls from female sports in Alaska
Supporters of the bill say they’re trying to protect girls’ sports. Others say it unfairly penalizes transgender female athletes.
Iditarod quest helps Eagle River nurse cope with trauma and grief
Through the worst of the pandemic and personal tragedy, Matt Paveglio said he’s relied on the dogs for distraction, support and to get him out of his head and into the mountains around the kennel.