The Whitehorse Star is one of two newspapers in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.^[1] When founded in 1900 it appeared only once a week, and its progress to Monday through Friday publication occurred in fits and starts; it was issued twice a week for a time, and then three times a week in the 1960s and five times a week from around 1980 to 1982. In 1982, the paper changed to publishing three times a week.^[2] The paper returned to publishing five times a week in 1985 until 2019. It is presently an afternoon newspaper, usually available after 3 p.m.; its cover price is $1.00.^[3]

The Star's official motto, "Illegitimus non Carborundum", is a Dog Latin aphorism meaning "You mustn't let the bastards grind you down". The motto is incorporated into the newspaper's logo, and is displayed on its website.^[4]

Flo Whyard, who has served as the mayor of Whitehorse, is among the newspaper's former editors.^[5] The newspaper was owned by Jackie Pierce from 2002 until her death in 2023.^[6] The current publisher is Michele Pierce.^[7]

The Star has been criticised for publishing racist depictions and opinions about minority groups. In particular Indigenous and Black people. The newspaper has been accused of promoting racist stereotypes about people of colour and targeting non-white Yukoners in its coverage. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

The newspaper's active online comments section has also been criticized for platforming hateful views against Indigenous people.^[11]

The Star publishes frequently on the topics of alleged Sasquatch and UFO sightings.^{[12] [13]}