Husky News

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Why haven’t I seen Russia?

I’ve spent as much time in the Bush of Western Alaska as any reporter kicking around the state these days, and I’ve looked for Russia. Read the rest of this entry »

There have been a number of articles about Alaska in the media since Sarah Palin was selected for Republican VP candidate. And she herself has spoken up with her version of Alaska on a number of occasions. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s a rare year Michigan isn’t represented in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Read the rest of this entry »

Ava Lindner seems to be following in her father’s footsteps. Read the rest of this entry »

WASILLA: Despite losing the event to Willow, residents say the race is still an economic win. Read the rest of this entry »

The reaction is always the same when Army Capt. Darrick Gutting asks his war-wounded veterans if they would like to ride in the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race as part of a spiritual retreat to Alaska. Read the rest of this entry »

Modern challenges are catching up with the world’s most famous sled dog race. Read the rest of this entry »

Saves time, money: Organizers say decision best for all concerned. Read the rest of this entry »

MUSHING: After surviving cancer, two neck injuries, race is a walk in the park. Read the rest of this entry »

A miracle dog lives in Anchorage. Her name is Halo. She hasn’t caught any criminals or won a sled dog race but a 4-year-old Oceanview boy named Leo really likes her. Read the rest of this entry »

In 2001, a New York author called me in search of information about Balto, the famous sled dog. It wasn’t exactly Balto that Laney Salisbury was asking about, but the dog’s musher. Read the rest of this entry »