Elizabeth Arnold: Alaska’s Journalism Titan

Alaska lost a journalism legend: Elizabeth Arnold, who died at 66 after a cancer battle, leaving behind a legacy of fearless reporting and unwavering mentorship. Starting in Bethel in the 80s, she rose to NPR, chasing stories from Congress to remote corners like Mongolia and Sri Lanka. After retiring from the newsroom in 2009, she became a transformative teacher at UAA, demanding excellence and ethical rigor from her students — many of whom credit her with launching their careers. A devoted mom, tireless advocate for journalism’s future, and passionate athlete, Arnold also earned Alaska’s top press honor just before her death. She’ll be inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame later this year — a fitting tribute to a titan who shaped minds and upheld truth.

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