Now, 100 years later, Nome is remembering its saviors — the sled dogs and mushers who raced for more than five days through hypothermia, frostbite, gale-force winds and blinding whiteouts to deliver life-saving serum and free the community from the grip of diphtheria.

The switch to inflation-adjusted salaries will automatically take effect after the next election unless lawmakers and the governor reject it.

“Old and New: Soft, Sweet, Feathered and Furred” is a collection of graphite drawings by Anchorage artist Christopher Judd. There are bears, a walrus, caribou and dogs. They wear neckties and peacoats, business suits and aprons. Many have ridiculously tiny hats or crowns.

The spike's installation marked the completion of the Alaska Railroad in 1923. It's spent most of the time since then in the hands of private owners

Folk Festival Times all weekend and locations throughout The Folk Festival's second weekend kicks off Thursday with a fundraising barn dance and Cajun ball at the Spenard Recreation Center. Tickets are $20 or $10 for students with ID.

Bargaining parties reached a tentative deal with support from federal mediation, after talks stalled in a deadlock last month

Police solicited names from the public, and suggestions came flooding in. On Instagram, Furlock Holmes was a top like-getter. Other commenters suggested The Erminator, Rambo and Ferretta.

The golden spike that was used to complete the Alaska Railroad in 1923 will for the first time be on permanent display in Alaska after entities combined to win an action for the 14-karat gold spike Friday.

Alaska Airlines says it won’t raise fares, but competition from Delta has meant lower prices in cities across the state.

Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Tanner Walos has committed to Alaska-Anchorage, it was announced earlier this week.

Education funding is back on the docket for the Alaska Legislature. On Friday, Independent Rep. Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka introduced legislation, House Bill 69, to substantially increase the amount of funding per student.

The extreme cold and hazardous blizzard conditions could pose significant risks to residents, travelers, and outdoor workers.