Danny Kreilkamp
Editorial
Danny Kreilkamp
Staff Writer
An alumnus of East Anchorage, Danny returned to his home state after stints in the Pacific Northwest and abroad. Following the completion of his degree from Western Washington University, he spent time in the nonprofit world sharpening his business development and marketing skills. This, paired with a knack for journalism and a keen eye for a photo, made for a seamless integration into Alaska Business’ editorial team. When he’s not picking the brains of industry experts or contemplating an errant comma, you can find him on the trails trying to keep up with his four-legged sidekick, Nola.
In This Issue
The Dalton Can’t Wait
November 2026
From the Community Winter Access Trail to the Pan-American Highway, from the Willow and Pikka projects to the proposed Ambler Access Road, the Dalton Highway is a lifeline to the top of North America. But despite fifty years of improvements, unevenly thawing permafrost and an uncertain financial foundation have frayed the North Slope’s road to the rest of the world.