Freya Hoffmeister, a German sea kayaker, is attempting to circumnavigate North America in her kayak — a trip she expects will take her 8-12 years.
Sports
Team Angry Beaver wins 5th annual Race to Alaska
Named after their local Seattle bar, this was Team Angry Beaver’s first time competing in the 750-mile boat race from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska.
Haines athletes go for gold at National Senior Games
Haines Borough has the highest percentage of residents over 65 in Alaska. And later this month, they could have the highest percentage of gold medals, too.
Alaska climbing group seeks to create more opportunities for women in the mountains
Last month, an all-female group of mountaineers claimed two first ascents in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The group wants to grow a community of women in mountaineering.
Behind the scenes of the Regional Native Youth Olympics for Bering Strait School District
Last week, White Mountain hosted thirteen teams for the Bering Strait School District’s regional Native Youth Olympics
Ketchikan HS Kings reclaim boys basketball title after 45 years
After a 45-year drought, the Ketchikan High School Kings took the 4A boys basketball title, winning 57-53 against Dimond High School at the state championship in Anchorage.