Dallas Seavey Wins 3rd Iditarod In 4 Years
The 28-year-old Seavey finished the race early Wednesday. He completed the 1,100-mile sled dog race in eight days, 18 hours, 13 minutes and six seconds.
Alaska
Alaska Farmer Turns Icy Patch Of Tundra Into A Breadbasket
Warmer temperatures in Alaska are giving farmers flexibility to plant a wider range of crops over a longer growing season. One farmer says the secret to his bounty is soil enriched by flooding rivers.
Marijuana Is Now Legal In Alaska, The 3rd U.S. State With Legal Pot
The new law means people over age 21 can consume small amounts of pot — if they can find it. It's still illegal to sell marijuana in Alaska.
Facing 1,000 Miles Of Frigid Winds With Loyal Dogs And Willpower
The 1,000-mile-long Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race is underway Saturday. It's not so much a race as it is a test of survival — and veteran musher Lance Mackey knows all about fighting for the finish.
Climate Change Puts Alaska's Sled Dog Races On Thin Ice
Warm temperatures and dwindling snow have shaken even the toughest mushers. Alaskans are worried about the future of their state sport.
Obama Administration Proposes Opening Up Atlantic To Drilling
At the same time, a new Interior Department plan designated nearly 10 million acres in Alaska as off-limits to any future oil and gas leasing. Reaction has been mixed to the draft plan.
Welcome To Whittier, Alaska, A Community Under One Roof
This sleepy town on the west side of Prince William Sound is remote, and it's hit with brutal winter weather every year. Most of the residents live in a single 14-story building called Begich Towers.
Health Insurance Prices: Highest In Alaska, Lowest In Sun Belt
A look at the 10 least and 10 most expensive places for health insurance shows a wide gap in prices for the same level of coverage.
Advocacy Groups Tell Lawmakers To Back Off
Three groups from across ideological lines say a congressional investigation into ties between the EPA and the Natural Resources Defense Council seems intended to intimidate.
Alaska's Governor Eager To Expand Medicaid
The state's last top guy was hostile to Obamacare. But Gov. Bill Walker, an independent, sees Medicaid expansion as a cost-effective no-brainer. Can he convince Republicans in Alaska's legislature?