Incoming blizzard could delay Iron Dog restart from Nome
Weather conditions may change the restart time, or push the entire restart back by a day, according to Tyson Johnson, the lead race marshal for Iron Dog.
Geopolitical changes call food security into question
Larry Hinzman, a longtime University of Alaska researcher and Assistant Director of Polar Sciences in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said climate change in the Bering Strait region has implications for food security in a UAF NW Strait Science lecture.
Nanooks emerge victorious from Region 1 matchup
The Nome-Beltz boys’ basketball team swept Utqiagvik at home last week, besting the Whalers 65-43 on Friday, Feb. 17, and 62-55 on Feb. 18. On Friday, NBHS senior Jade Greene led with 26 points and sophomore Finn Gregg tallied up 23 points. In Saturday’s matchup, Gregg led with 26, while Greene put up 23. With the wins, the Nanooks are […]
Lead Iron Dog racer says roughest part is yet to come
“We’ve definitely got a little left in the tank … it’s going to be rough going home … it’s going to definitely be a test for a lot of guys,” Tyler Aklestad said.