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All Alaska Sweepstakes Story
The oldest organized sled dog race in the world.
Sep 14 • 
Michael R Dougherty
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August 2025

Wyatt Earp in Alaska
The famous lawman looking for gold
Aug 31 • 
Michael R Dougherty
3
4
An Alaska Commercial Fishing Adventure
Go aboard a fishing boat on Prince William Sound.
Aug 17 • 
Michael R Dougherty
3
2
The Whittier, Alaska Story
A town under one roof.
Aug 3 • 
Michael R Dougherty
6

July 2025

The Matanuska Coal Fields Story
Coal drove Alaska's history.
Jul 20 • 
Michael R Dougherty
5
3
The Sunrise City and Hope Story
In the late 1800s, Sunrise City, may have been the largest town in Alaska.
Jul 6 • 
Michael R Dougherty
3

June 2025

The Iditarod Trail Story
An historic trail, a serum run and a world-famous sled dog race.
Jun 22 • 
Michael R Dougherty
3
1
The Alaska State Fair Story
Home of the 138 pound cabbage
Jun 8 • 
Michael R Dougherty
4

May 2025

The James E. Girdwood Story
The Alaska gold rush and a ski resort.
May 25 • 
Michael R Dougherty
2
2
The Soldotna, Alaska Story
From fish and timber to oil.
May 7 • 
Michael R Dougherty
4
2

April 2025

The Knik, Alaska Story
Once a thriving town
Apr 29 • 
Michael R Dougherty
3
The Homer, Alaska Story
How a con-man named a town.
Apr 22 • 
Michael R Dougherty
4
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