Environment

It will take more than a week for Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which began Sunday, to cover nearly 1,000 miles. But every minute counts — and several mushers are trying out special pants that allow them to race without stopping for bathroom breaks.

It may still be winter, but it’s not too early to start thinking about bears in Juneau.

Shell’s damaged Kulluk drill rig has arrived in Unalaska, a week after leaving Kodiak.

Mushers have known since the start that this year’s race is likely to be fast, but many seemed surprised that the blistering pace would pick up so early.

In a late night vote, the Alaska House passed legislation that would change the way water rights are processed.