Alaska Desk

The organization said it doesn’t consider the incident to be a threat.

Job growth is flat across most of Alaska, but it’s up about 7% in the North Slope and Northwest Arctic regions.

The city’s struggle to retain emergency medical services mirrors what other rural communities are experiencing.

Justin Olnes’ team isn't leading the pack this year, but the musher says he’s on a mission to showcase all the talent and potential that was previously hidden away in Alaska’s shelters.

Mushers at the Galena checkpoint are visibly weary, but looking forward to pushing through to Nome on harder snowpack.

Many mushers opted to take their required 24-hour stop at the checkpoint and said they’re hoping for thicker snow coverage ahead.

A last-minute plan to change the route went off without a hitch despite significant changes to the original trail.