“Oh GOD, it’s YOU.” Alaska Sen. Jesse Kiehl says if Dennis Egan greeted you like that, that’s how you knew he liked you.
In addition to being a state senator, Egan was also a Juneau mayor and radio host. He was well-known and well-liked for his fairness, gruff voice and mischievous personality. Rep. Bryce Edgmon, a former House Speaker, called him “the best curmudgeon around.”
A young Dennis Egan poses for a family portrait with his parents, Neva Egan and Bill Egan, circa 1959. Bill Egan was the state of Alaska’s first governor. In the private sector, Egan worked for KINY in Juneau, eventually becoming part owner of the station and its general manager. His gravelly voice became particularly well-known in the region after hosting “Problem Corner” for decades. That’s the station’s long-running, live swap meet show.
“What was really amazing is when he served as mayor, and he still managed the radio station, he would be forthcoming, accessible and still make sure that the competition, like you guys , the Empire, were treated equally, too,” Carran said. “I didn’t get exclusives because he was the mayor.” “You have to get along with people. That’s the only way you have at least some opportunity of getting things accomplished,” Egan said.
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