Anne Raup

The celebration included a parade featuring fire trucks, princesses, invisible dogs, horses, dance and cultural groups and antique vehicles.

Bike Anchorage on Friday anticipated 3,500-4,000 riders to be counted during the day’s two commute times.

Arriving at all hours of the day and night, competitors mushed down Front Street in Nome as spectators cheered them on.

Relive some of our top highlights from the 52nd Iditarod’s ceremonial start in Anchorage and the restart in Willow.

The ceremonial start is a rolling party, starting in downtown and ending in East Anchorage.

Under bluebird skies, the mushers competing in the 2023 Iditarod waved to spectators and were cheered on by fans during their 11-mile tour through Anchorage.

The year in Alaska was marked by extreme weather, captivating politics and delightful moments of life.

Salmon, seagulls, people and nets make the scene on the beach a familiar yet unforgettable sight.

Our best photos from the finish line.

Reds, oranges and yellows are ramping up on the mountain slopes and valley bottoms of Southcentral Alaska.

Some salmon catchers were wearing masks this week at the mouth of the Kenai River, but mostly it was situation normal for the popular annual opening.

In capturing these photographs, the aim was to portray the underlying courage and strength of each person and to focus on who they had become.

Aspen Creek Senior Living caretakers and other employees were recognized for their work.

Mushers, dogs and fans mingled across the city as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race celebrated the ceremonial start in Anchorage.