Hill wasn’t the only Alaskan to shine at this Summer Games. Palmer resident Gretchen Winter got 4th place in the 1500-meter run.
Sports
State opens public comment period on rule limiting transgender girls in high school sports
If adopted, the effect of the new regulation would be to prohibit transgender girls from participating on girls sports teams; transgender boys would be allowed to participate on girls or boys teams.
Gold Medal basketball tournament returns to Juneau after pandemic hiatus
Reporter Klas Stolpe covered this year’s tournament for the Juneau Empire. He spoke with KTOO’s Chloe Pleznac about some of the highlights and history of this beloved event.
Anchorage cyclist wins 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational
The human-powered race follows the path of the famed dog race.
Ryan Redington notches family’s first Iditarod victory, a childhood dream
His grandfather founded the race more than 50 years ago.
3 Alaska Native mushers lead the charge to Iditarod finish line
A 2023 Iditarod winner is expected Tuesday morning.
‘I just knew I was taking him to Nome’: Jason Mackey mushes with brother Lance’s ashes
Mackey says he knows the trail was home for his brother.
This year’s Iditarod field is the smallest in history. Could a bigger prize and more races boost interest?
Many mushers in this year’s Iditarod field are struggling with the rising costs of dog mushing, driven by disproportionate inflation on dog food and other supplies.
The 2023 Iditarod starts this weekend. Here’s what to know.
The race begins with a parade-like ceremonial start in Anchorage on Saturday, March 4.
Juneau athletes represent at first Arctic Winter Games since 2018
Four Alaska athletes traveled from Juneau and sat down with KTOO’s Chloe Pleznac upon their return to discuss their experience competing in the 2023 games.