March 20th, 1985
Iditarod 49 race update – March 12, 2021
“Hello, Central!” If you’ve been to Nome for the Iditarod finish, you’ve definitely heard the resounding voice of longtime resident and beloved Mayor Richard Beneville. We will miss his enthusiasm when the race returns to Nome for the 50th anniversary running, but we know that his spirit will be there welcoming each and every team as they cross […]
Donlin Gold Congratulates 2021 Iron Dog Racers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (FEBRUARY 26, 2021) – Donlin Gold, a long-time sponsor of the Iron Dog race, congratulates all of the 2021 race teams on a safe and successful ride to and from Big Lake. The course is over 2,600 miles through the most challenging winter conditions, testing the survival skills of all who enter the […]
Ceremonial Start of Iditarod in Anchorage Cancelled
While the Iditarod believes the future does not belong to the fainthearted, we take the health and well-being of our racers, volunteers, staff, and spectators very seriously. After consulting with our stakeholders and in consultation with the Municipality of Anchorage, we decided to cancel our traditional ceremonial start in Anchorage due to the COVID-19 concerns of a large gathering. […]
Georgia Republicans Debate Whether to Vote in Runoff Elections
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – As the U.S. state of Georgia begins early voting in a pair of runoff elections that will determine party control of the U.S. Senate, many Republicans are debating whether to vote in a system they believe to be fraudulent. “I think the presidential election was rigged,” Georgia resident Kyle Huneycutt, a […]
The Iditarod announces the Iditarod Gold Trail Loop for its 49th running
Releases COVID-19 prevention plan for 2021 race WASILLA, Alaska – After much deliberation and anticipation of modifications needed to safely execute the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race during a global pandemic, Iditarod race organizers and its board of directors Friday announced a modified race route in 2021, as well as a comprehensive COVID-19 prevention plan. […]
Dr. Al Gross Concedes Alaska Senate Race: I’m Incredibly Proud of the Campaign We Ran
ANCHORAGE, AK — Today, Dr. Al Gross conceded the race for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat. The campaign anticipates that the final count will show a closer race than the current, incomplete count. “I’m incredibly proud of the campaign we ran,” said. Dr. Al Gross. “We were the underdogs from the start, but we ran a […]
US Presidential Election Result Unclear as Vote Counting Continues in Key States
The winner of the U.S. presidential election remained in doubt Wednesday, with the outcome hinging on a handful of states where a flood of mail-in ballots sparked by the coronavirus pandemic remained to be counted. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden both won states they were expected to win in their bid […]
The Iditarod Committed to Running 2021 Race
Enlists infectious disease epidemiologist to advise on 2021 race planning WASILLA, Alaska – For its 49th running in March 2021, the Iditarod is developing a multi-tier COVID-19 mitigation plan to account for various permutations of the pandemic. The plan outlines specific safety protocols for different scenarios, contingency drills and rapid responsiveness with the goal of zero […]