Lack of Snow North of the Alaska Range Prompts Iditarod to Move Official Start to Fairbanks
A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north
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Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption
Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992,
Bill proposes student debt relief for teachers and state workers in Alaska
State lawmakers are weighing a bill which would offer student debt relief for Alaskans who return home to teach or work for the state.
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AROUND ALASKA: Nick Begich, Special Olympics, and Ski Train!
Nick Begich will address the Alaska Legislature; Valdez offers beautification grants; Special Olympics Winter Games need volunteers; Alaska Railroad’s Ski Train returns March 22.
Eruption watch at Alaska's Mt. Spurr volcano continues, earthquake swarms reported
A swarm of more than 100 shallow earthquakes at Alaska's Mount Spurr that began Sunday night and ran to Monday morning suggest the volcano could be moving closer to an eruption. "It's about a 50/50 chance right now,
An eruption is possible at Alaska’s Mount Spurr. What we know about the volcano
A volcano near Alaska’s most populous city may be preparing to erupt, according to experts who have been monitoring the situation.
Lack of snow forces Alaska’s famous Iditarod race to make ‘difficult but necessary’ change
The race is meant to commemorate and celebrate the history of Alaska and the critical part that sled dogs have played in the settlement of the state.
Cold weather advisory: Memphis will feel colder than cities in Alaska tomorrow morning
Memphis will be under a cold weather advisory from midnight to noon on Friday with dangerous wind chills in the forecast.
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Early snowmelt could accelerate Alaska’s wildfire seasons, UAF research says
Analysis of almost a century of Alaska fire weather data shows that many of Alaska’s most extreme wildfire seasons started with an early thaw.
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Sullivan says he wants to know about impacts that DOGE cuts are having on Alaska communities
In a statement posted to X, Sullivan said that he is learning more about which jobs were cut and the resulting impacts those cuts will have on Alaska communities.
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Alaska is feeling the warm-up
With the weather pattern making a switch, a wintry mix and wet winter weather has returned to southcentral, southeast and southwest Alaska.Anchorage is dry, even as Fur Rendezvous is about to start its run of activity and festivities.
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Signatures can be gathered for 2026 repeal vote on Alaska voting system, lieutenant governor says
Less than four months after Alaska voters rejected a ballot measure to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting and open primary system, the lieutenant governor has OK’d a new petition-gathering effort to repeal the system.