Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes wins Iditarod sled dog race again, rewards canine team with large steaks

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory in the Iditarod, the roughly 1,000-mile sled dog race in Alaska. Holmes guided his dog team across the finish line Tuesday night in the old Gold Rush town of Nome, a Bering Sea coastal community. The race started March 8 in Willow, a day after … Read more

What to know: Downtown Anchorage braces for a canine takeover as the Iditarod’s 54th run begins

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Hundreds of barking dogs will take over downtown Anchorage on Saturday for the ceremonial start of the world’s most famous sled dog race. The event, catered to fans who hope to see and cheer on their favorite mushers, takes place a day before the competitive start. Here’s what to know about the … Read more