Claims of violence against women are roiling the world’s most famous sled dog race — Alaska’s Iditarod — with officials disqualifying two top mushers this… Continue reading
After a few hours of skiing through deep snow, Forest Wagner and I smelled a tuna sandwich. We knew we were closing in on warm… Continue reading
Falcons and JDHS, after splitting games last week, face each other again on Friday and Saturday.
The ground is heavily blanketed with snow. The snow berms in my driveway (and, dangerously, at some street intersections too) are still over six feet… Continue reading
Falcons recover from 71-31 rout Friday, keep Saturday’s game even until fourth quarter in 57-48 loss.
No. 4 THMS plays visting Knights at home Friday and Saturday.
An old friend — a character not seen in these parts for a few years — showed up last week in Fairbanks. Ice fog. Ice… Continue reading
Crimson Bears win 64-45 on Tuesday, Falcons rebound to prevail 56-35 on Wednesday.
Clarity comes on Friday. It won’t be one that really makes or breaks 2024, it’s simply some clarity. Will I go on a draw hunt?… Continue reading
Falcons only team ranked in both polls; both JDHS teams among those “also receiving votes.”
Most birds have bills with tips that come together when the jaws close. But not crossbills — hence their common name. The crossed bill tips… Continue reading
Falcons, now 15-1, prepare for test of state supremacy against 16-2 Colony at home this weekend.
During these late winter days, researchers who are studying the rusty discoloration of northern Alaska streams are prepping for summer field trips. Jon O’Donnell of… Continue reading
Caden Johns makes all-tournament team as JDHS rebounds from opening loss that thwarted title hopes.
January brought us two massive snowfalls, piling up about six feet deep, and pretty much shutting down the whole city for a couple of days.… Continue reading
Baxter raises Falcons from 54-45 Friday fall to 61-43 win Saturday
Crimson Bears win 42-40 at Falcons’ Thunderdome, Falcons win 42-28 at George Houston Gymnasium.
Crimson Bears defend home den against northern island Bears
Moments after bashing some drywall with a hammer to expose my home’s water pipes to warmer air, I logged in to see another Special Weather… Continue reading
Falcons show depth of bench in 71-49 win at home.