Dogs anxiously waiting to start their race. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanFans at the Iron Dog. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanDallas Seavey waves to the could as he races through the chute on his way to Nome. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanRookie Isaac Teaford, Salt Lake City,, Utah, checks his dogs right before the start of his journey to Nome during the 2024 Iditarod. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanMayor Glenda Ledford holds the Proclamation Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Wasilla with Wasilla Police Chief Rapson (L) and City Clerk Jamie Newman. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanMicheal Carson reads some of the names of local lives lost to addiction. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanMyHouse outreach coordinator Jay Dagenhart recites the benediction at the beginning of the candlelight vigil. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanOutbound Heli Adventures pilot Shelby Tritthart banks Outbound's Robinson R66 helicopter over Colony Glacier as she ferries her tour passengers back to home base in Palmer. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanPilot Shelby Tritthart has the Robinson R66 ready and waiting for Guide Mitch Zollinger and Kevin and Kaylen Hoag as they finish their Knik Glacier hike. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanTebow the dog. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanThe 34 teams started in good conditions for the Knik 200 Joe Redington Sr. Memorial Sled Dog Race to Sheep Creek Lodge. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanWillow Winter Carnival fireworks display at the community center in 2023. Frontiersman file photoDanica Taylor, Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanEeva, 6, wags her trout at her mom, Sam Adams, of Palmer during the Hardwater Warriors fishing event on Finger Lake. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanJackie Goforth gave testimony in support of the book committee at the Mat-Su Borough meeting. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanAngelina Klapperich emcee's the Tanaina Elementary Culture Night performances. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanAlaska’s 'Farm Family of the Year' for 2024 is Bruce and Vickie Bush, who own and operate Bushes Bunches farm and produce stand in Palmer, acknowledge the crowd after receiving their award. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanA ski-equipped UH-60 Blackhawk refuels from a C-130 Hercules during the Joint Forces demo at Arctic Thunder. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanAnchorage Scottish Pipe Band's Pipe Major Tim Kinkaid leads the band in a performance at the Scottish Highland Games. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanAnguyak Dancers demonstration at the Alaska State Fair's Gathering Place. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanBen Kolendo announcing his candidacy for the school board. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanElias Johnson flips the ball back during a win over Kodiak. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanCandidate Robert Yundt takes a photo of candidate Jubilee Underwood and volunteer Laci Jacques along the Parks and Palmer-Wasilla Highway intersection. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanCirque rider at the Alaska State Fair. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanPalmer assistant basketball coach Greg Fullmer and Wasilla volleyball coach Katie Oxspring high-five during the Frontiersman student-athlete of the year banquet. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanThe caber throw at the Scottish Highland Games in Palmer. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanCrops Superintendent for Alaska State Fair Kathy Liska and Sarah Sperry Weights & Measures Inspector check the scale for the winning pumpkin weight J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanA member of the American Legion 35 Color Guard salutes while Hank Hartman plays Taps at the 2024 Memorial Day Celebration at the Veterans Wall of Honor in Wasilla. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanBig Lake Mud Volleyball Tournament. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanMary Peltola meet and greet. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanAlaska Railroad leaving the fairgrounds depot. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanPalmer City Manager John Moosey receives his MVP award. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanRearing to go! A Jate Frost starts his run in the chute at the Xtreme Bull Riding event at the Alaska Rodeo] at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanKelly Rentz, overcome with gratitude, was named Alaska Teacher of the Year. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanSoon-to-be graduates line up on the walk above the Menard Center's main floor before their graduation ceremony. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanSen. Dan Sullivan in the Frontiersman office in 2024. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanTalkeetna Air Taxi J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanThe Alaska Railroad conductor disembarks as the first train since 2019 arrives at the fair. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanTug of war kids at the Scottish Highland Games. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanF-22 demonstration J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanKingston Carmack, 6, from Eagle River, throws his toy Raptor to his seated father, Aaron, at Arctic Thunder. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanMelissa Burns, in her Edge 540, flies through the uprights her team is holding to cut ribbons. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanWith the seriousness of a combat pilot, Wesley Forster grips the controls of Northern Pioneer's Sikorsky UH60A+ at the Gathering at Palmer Airport. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanA few pups, many tourists and a number of Alaskans look over the deceased fin whale on the mud flats southeast of Anchorage in the Cook Inlet. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanComparing the winning tickets for the Outbound Heli Adventure package at the 2024 Best of the Valley event. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanWasilla competed in the 2024 flag football state tournament. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanMSHF's Elizabeth Ripley J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanPalmer Moose hold up the Mayor's Cup after their victory in the 2024 Potato Bowl. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanFormer Palmer city manager Stephen Jellie. J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanSwearing in of council member John Alcantra at Palmer City Council meeting. J. David McChesney/Frontiersman
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