Alaskas

Dogs *Deaths* Raise Questions About Ethics of Alaska’s Iditarod Race

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Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska’s annual Iditarod sled dog race has faced criticism with the recent deaths of three dogs during the race and five more during training. The tragic incidents have brought the ethics of using animals in extreme conditions for sport into question, sparking a debate on the future of the historic event. Despite … Read more

Alaska’s Notorious “Butcher Baker” Serial Killer: Robert Hansen’s Reign of Terror

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Anchorage, Alaska – Robert Hansen, a notorious American serial killer, terrorized the state of Alaska from 1972 to 1983. During this time, he kidnapped, raped, and murdered at least seventeen women, leaving a trail of fear and devastation in his wake. Born in 1939 in Estherville, Iowa, Hansen’s upbringing was marked by a domineering father … Read more