Every year, hundreds of students from around the state gather in Anchorage for the Native Youth Olympics. For the first time since 1983, Juneau is putting together a team.
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Iditarod to tighten race trail security, rewrite “gag rule”
Iditarod spokesman Chas St. George says the board and staff are considering adding security cameras at the Nome dog lot, as well as at the White Mountain and Unalakleet checkpoints.
Russia banned from 2018 Olympics; Alaska skiers speak out against doping
Russia has been banned from the upcoming winter Olympics in South Korea. The International Olympic Committee made the announcement Dec. 5 at a news conference.
Can the Iditarod standardize kennel care?
The Iditarod Trail Committee’s Board of Directors wants to set up a kennel management program, a move aiming to set up new guidelines and counteract negative press directed at mushing’s most high-profile event.
Almost 70 mushers will compete in 2018 Iditarod
Almost 70 mushers signed up for the 2018 Iditarod sled dog race by the registration deadline on Friday.
Eaglecrest kicks off start of winter season
After a particularly cold and snowy November, Eaglecrest Ski Area opened for the season Saturday anagement decided to open the Hooter Chairlift for much of the day, though it had planned to open only the Porcupine Chairlift.