54th Iditarod Kicks Off with Top Mushers Competing
Defending champion Jessie Holmes and other top contenders begin the thousand-mile race across Alaska
Iditarod Sled Dog Race Kicks Off in Anchorage
Alaska Railroad Offers Variety of Train Rides This Summer
Sports
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

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
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.
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.
Economics
Alaska's Permanent Fund Faces Fiscal Challenges
Overspending and declining oil revenue threaten the state's financial stability

Alaska Looks to Hydropower and Geothermal to Diversify Energy Sources
Former lawmakers advocate for utilizing Alaska's abundant renewable resources to lower energy costs and build grid resilience.
Chugach Electric Explores 4 Hydropower Projects to Address Natural Gas Shortage
Alaska's largest utility files early permit applications to investigate potential hydropower sites in Southcentral Alaska.