The journey to the 2027 Iditarod is officially underway! A total of 22 mushers signed up on Opening Day, assembling an exciting early field that includes many of the top finishers from the 2026 race, accomplished veterans, and a talented group of rookie competitors. The current roster features 15 veteran mushers and seven rookies, including […]
JUNEAU – Last week, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Joint Resolution 20 (SJR20), supporting federal state and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from Alaska’s shores. The bipartisan resolution recognizes the challenges that fishing gear, storm debris, and other trash poses for Alaska’s coastal communities, wildlife and economies; the value of partnerships […]
JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard, and Japan Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of three people stranded aboard the 40-foot disabled sailing vessel Mizuya, approximately 950 miles southwest of Adak, Alaska, Sunday. The crew of Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier picked up all three members in good condition […]