Our Writers
Alaska shapes every part of how we report on car accidents, road safety, and the legal questions that follow a crash. Driving here comes with realities that are easy to overlook from the outside: long stretches of road, fast-changing weather, seasonal darkness, remote communities, and the practical challenges people face after a serious collision. We keep our focus on those realities, because clear, grounded information matters most when the stakes are high.
We are an independent editorial team built on fact-based local reporting. Our writers, including James Kowalski, Tanya Ivanoff, Craig Halvorsen, and Marie Olson, bring different perspectives to the same shared goal: helping readers better understand accident-related issues in Alaska without hype, guesswork, or empty noise. We care about accuracy, plain language, and reporting that respects both the facts and the people living through difficult circumstances.
What sets our coverage apart is our commitment to being specific, useful, and rooted in place. We do not treat crashes as abstract statistics or interchangeable headlines. We look closely at how roadway conditions, community context, and legal processes affect real Alaskans. Whether we are explaining common causes of collisions, highlighting safety concerns, or unpacking crash-related legal issues, we aim to offer reporting that is careful, trustworthy, and genuinely connected to life in Alaska.
The Team
Tanya Ivanoff
Alaska-based freelance journalist covering vehicle accidents and insurance claims
Marie Olson
Independent journalist with a focus on injury recovery and legal resources
Dennis Kusko
Has covered construction site safety across Alaska for years
Sarah Nanouk
Longtime reporter on accident law and driver awareness and related issues
Pete Vasquez
Has covered traffic enforcement and DUI awareness across Alaska for years
Ray Tazruk
Alaska-based contributing journalist covering traffic enforcement and DUI awareness
Cathy Farnsworth
A regular contributor reporting on injury recovery and legal resources