Iditarod's 54th Run Begins with Canine Takeover of Downtown Anchorage
New amateur category and billionaire's financial support highlight this year's iconic sled dog race
Bangladeshi Man Accused of Exploiting Hundreds of Teens Extradited to US
Bangladeshi Man Accused of Exploiting Hundreds of Teen Girls Extradited to US
Sports
Anchorage Wolverines rally with 5 unanswered goals in third period
Comeback win over Chippewa Steel keeps Wolverines in playoff hunt

Anchorage Wolverines rally past Chippewa Steel with 5 unanswered third-period goals
Wolverines overcome 4-1 deficit to win 6-4 at home
Schumacher Leads US with 11th-Place Sprint Finish at World Cup
Alaskan skier Gus Schumacher records best American result in first World Cup race since Olympics
Weather
Halong evacuees in Anchorage move into apartments, but unsure when they can return home
More than 670 Western Alaska residents have stayed in Anchorage this winter after their homes were damaged by Typhoon Halong.

Anchorage Firefighters Respond to Mobile Home Blaze
One resident rescued, two others escape as heavy snow impacts Interior Alaska
1 Rescued After 2 Escape East Anchorage Mobile Home Fire
Firefighters responded to the blaze in the Malaspina Mobile Home Park early Saturday morning.
Crime
Bangladeshi National Extradited to Alaska in Major Child Exploitation Case
The transfer of the suspect from Malaysia represents a success for international law enforcement collaboration.

Alaska Vows to Address High Rates of Sexual Violence
New investigators, rural enforcement, and survivor support programs strengthen the state's response.
Anchorage Failing to Protect Missing Alaska Native Women
Lack of data, transparency, and police response deepens distrust in Indigenous communities
Lifestyle
Book Highlights Indigenous Photographers' Perspectives Throughout History
New book "In Light and Shadow" showcases the work of over 80 Indigenous photographers from North, Central, and South America, and Hawaii.

Alaska to Preserve Part of Black Veterans Memorial Bridge
The state will replace the aging bridge but keep two trestles as a tribute to the Black soldiers who built the original Alaska Highway.
Alaska to Replace Historic Black Veterans Memorial Bridge
State will preserve two trestles as tribute to Black soldiers who built the Alaska Highway
Travel
Timing and Financing Key Factors When Planning Trips
Airline credit cards and loyalty programs can help travelers maximize value, but require diligence to navigate changing perks and rewards.

Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards Program Gets Mixed Reviews from Frequent Flyers
Travelers weigh in on the new loyalty program, with concerns about high costs and operational issues.
Alaskan Dream Cruises Ceases Operations, Cancels All Future Sailings
Small-ship cruise operator known for immersive Alaskan experiences and Indigenous cultural focus abruptly shuts down, leaving customers seeking refunds.