The race is meant to commemorate and celebrate the history of Alaska and the critical part that sled dogs have played in the settlement of the state.

In this March 3, 2018, file photo, Eagle River, Alaska musher Tom Schonberger's lead dogs trot along Fourth Avenue during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage, Alaska.

With an eye toward furthering Alaska’s economic interests, Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, addressed the Alaska Legislature for the first time since his election to Congress.

These workers primarily were on a probationary period with the federal government,” Begich told Alaska’s News Source in a wide-reaching interview following an open house he hosted at his new Fairbanks office,

Many probationary employees have gotten news that they’ve been fired, and others are bracing for an email they’re sure is coming.

Stephanie Jones, of San Diego, Calif., visits with sled dogs on the team of Justin Olnes (29), of Fairbanks, Alaska, before riding with Olnes in the Ceremonial Start of the

The Board of Regents chair said the decision was based on protecting federal funding and university jobs and programs.

Alaska, one of the world’s most seismically active locations, just completed a relatively quiet year for earthquakes but a busy year for landslides.

Some in Alaska’s Ukrainian community reacted with uncertainty, anger and fear after an Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended with Trump berating Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” then abruptly calling off signing a deal with the U.

Ashley Keith used to always dream about joining the world of professional sled dog racing. She got her first sled dog when she was 13 years old and fantasized about one

Demand for electric vehicles is growing in Alaska, but a pause on federal funding for the chargers that power them could hold up key infrastructure projects.

The race is meant to commemorate and celebrate the history of Alaska and the critical part that sled dogs have played in the settlement of the state.