2026 Iron Dog competitors raring to go as race start day nears
With mere days to go before the 2026 running of the Iron Dog snow machine race begins, every team gathered under the Menard Center roof in Wasilla.
Bristol Bay Native Corporation Hires New Execs
Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) added some new executives to the leadership team at its corporate office. LaFewt Knox joins BBNC as Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, where he plays a key role in supporting corporate strategy through advanced financial modeling, investment performance analysis,...
Great Harvest Anchorage Announces Valentine’s Week Specials for February 9–14, 2026
Love is in the air at Great Harvest Bread Co, where the local bakery has announced its Valentine’s Week Specials running from February 9 through February 14, 2026. The limited-time menu offers a festive lineup of baked goods designed to make Valentine’s Day gifting both simple and sweet.
Alaska, A Place Known for Massive Snow Totals, Records Snowiest January in Recorded History
Alaska, America’s most northern state, is no stranger to snow. In fact, the state records more snow totals than any other state by a large margin. By those standards, it would take a massive amount of snow to cause any disruption in a place known for the fluffy white stuff. Unfortunately (or fortunately for ski and...
The Fish And Chips At This No-Fuss Restaurant In Alaska Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come from the most unassuming places, and Momma O’s Seafood Restaurant in Anchorage is living proof that seafood perfection doesn’t require white tablecloths or fancy silverware. In a state surrounded by some of the world’s richest fishing waters, Alaskans know...
Prince William Sound Shrimp Fisheries Public Zoom Meeting
(Anchorage) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Divisions of Sport and Commercial Fisheries, will be hosting a Prince William Sound Shrimp Fisheries informational meeting. This will be held via Zoom on Thursday, February 12 from 7:00 – 8:30pm and open to the public. Topics to be covered will be how the...
Trail Word Tuesday….Jon Van Zyle!
Another trail word Tuesday has arrived, and this time we bring you the one-and-only… Jon Van Zyle! You cannot be around Iditarod long without knowing exactly who this extraordinary and talented man is. He not only completed Iditarod twice, he became the official Iditarod artist in 1973. He has created the yearly...
4 tips for finding love in Alaska (even in the coldest months)
“The odds are good but the goods are odd.” It's a familiar joke in Alaska — and for some people trying to date here, it can feel painfully true. But with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, is there a way to swing the odds in your favor and find that special someone?
Earthquake rattles Southcentral Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A moderate earthquake impacted Southcentral Alaska late Tuesday morning. The magnitude 4.6 quake struck at 11:42 a.m. just north of Wasilla, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. The quake was measured at a depth of 11.2 miles, roughly 12 miles southwest of Hatcher Pass and 13...
Winter Weather Advisories Forecast Heavy Snow, Hazardous Travel Across Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass
Winter weather advisories are in effect Tuesday, February 10th, and into early Wednesday, February 11th, for large portions of the Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass, with heavy snowfall, slick roads, and difficult travel expected. For the northwest and southwest Kenai Peninsula, a Winter Weather Advisory is in...

















