The Iditarod’s new Expedition Program will allow longtime backer Kjell Inge Røkke to race with outside support – unlike other competitors in the race’s 52-year history.
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Former Alaska House Speaker Gail Phillips dies
Former Gov. Parnell says she was a steady leader who set a respectful tone in the House.
4-time Iditarod champion disqualified for positive meth test during race
A positive drug test for methamphetamine has disqualified veteran dog musher Lance Mackey from the 2020 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, according to a statement from race organizers.
Nome, Iditarod officials postpone end-of-race festivities
Iditarod mushers will still be finishing on Front Street in Nome next week, but the city of Nome will not be hosting any festivities.
Iditarod clears Dallas Seavey in 2017 doping controversy
The Iditarod Trail Committee says it does not believe Seavey “had any involvement with, or knowledge of, the events that led to the positive (drug) test in his team.”
Confidential report paints bleak picture for Iditarod
A confidential report looking into the financial sustainability and leadership of the Iditarod race’s governing body says the race is in trouble. Iditarod officials are planning to implement a series of reforms later this year, but not until after the race wraps up in March.