In memory
Arliss Sturgulewski: She stepped up for Alaska
Some people just make it look so easy. Arliss Sturgulewski was one of those people. She died Thursday at the age of 94. Diane Kaplan shares her reflections.
Remembering Sen. Johnny Ellis
Senator Johnny Ellis was a public servant who dedicated his life to bettering the lives of Alaskans – all Alaskans. He was also my friend. I wrote this a few years ago after he retired from the legislature, thanking him for his service.
Chairman Ed: Mentor, friend, generous beyond words
She was irritated when she heard he wouldn't fund public radio. She was stunned when he answered his own phone — he was president of the National Bank of Alaska. Learn how the relationship between Diane Kaplan and Ed Rasmuson grew into a decades-long collaboration, for Alaska.
Edward B. Rasmuson, son of Alaska, died at age 81
“One of Alaska’s tallest trees has fallen,” said Rasmuson Foundation's Diane Kaplan. Ed Rasmuson was one of Alaska's most generous and influential people. He died Tuesday at his home in Anchorage from a vicious brain cancer.
A friendship with Terrence Cole
When Elmer Rasmuson needed someone to help with his books on banking and Alaska pioneers, he turned to a historian who knew the characters and the issues: Terrence Cole.
Missing Mollie Boyer: A passion for stewardship of our environment
Through a guest post by Sen. Shelley Hughes, we remember a wonderful nonprofit partner, Mollie Boyer: "Our hearts are saddened but as Mollie would want, we will carry on with great joy the art of recycling."
Remembering our friend, Jake Adams
Diane Kaplan remembers her many visits in Utqiaġvik with Jake Adams, whose care for the people of his region materialized in improved quality of life in so many ways.
Remembering Byron Mallott
I can’t remember how many times Byron provided advice, stood up for me, showed up for me, hosted me, fished with me.