Rena Delbridge
Business Reporter
Call Rena at 907-459-7518.
Business writer Rena Delbridge left Wyoming's wide open spaces for new adventures in Alaska, joining the News-Miner in June 2008. Raised in northern California, she studied political science at the University of Wyoming while working as a reporter/photographer at a smalll-town Wyoming community weekly. For several years prior to joining the News-Miner, Rena was a regular correspondent for the daily Casper Star-Tribune and a freelance writer for a variety of clients, including a philanthropic organization and several state initiatives. She brings experience reporting on energy issues and has covered business, land and resource topics, local and state government and more.
Recent Stories
- Oil, gas prices continue their downward slide
- Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
- FAIRBANKS — Oil prices maintained a downward spiral Friday, closing the week below $80 per barrel as prices at Fairbanks-area pumps reflected the slide.
- Rep. Coghill speculates about aftermath of Troopergate report
- Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
- The results of an investigation into an alleged abuse of power by Gov. Sarah Palin are due before a state legislative council Friday.
- Company looks to develop property near Livengood into gold mine
- Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
- FAIRBANKS — Results from new exploration on lands long scoured for gold near Livengood are promising, and the property could be developed in a scale similar to Fort Knox, said Jeff Pontius, International Tower Hill Mines president and CEO.
- Obama, McCain campaigns still recruiting Alaskans
- Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
- FAIRBANKS — Countdown: 28 days.
- Alaska candidates tout experience, youthful energy for U.S. House, Senate races
- Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
- In a Tuesday debate between candidates for Alaska’s congressional offices, the incumbents billed themselves as experienced, proven leaders with a history of seeing to the state’s unique needs. Their challengers promised fresh energy, younger voices and new tactics to accomplish the same things.
- Congressional candidates joust on issues at Fairbanks forum
- Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
- FAIRBANKS -- Candidates vying for Alaska’s congressional offices answered questions Tuesday at a forum sponsored by the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.
- Energy issues dominate Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce priorities
- Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
- Six of eight Chamber of Commerce legislative priorities address the high cost of energy and support for advance work on a natural gas pipeline.
- Campaign notebook: Overheard on the trail
- Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
- ST. LOUIS — A few odds and ends from St. Louis, site of the vice-presidential debate between Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden
- McBeath: Palin held her own against Biden
- Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
- ST. LOUIS - Republican nominee for vice president Sarah Palin held her own in a debate against Joe Biden tonight, reversing expectations many had about her experience and ability on a national stage, said Jerry McBeath, University of Alaska Fairbanks political science professor.
- Did Palin or Biden win the debate? Depends on who you ask
- Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
- ST. LOUIS - Sarah Palin and Joe Biden were still on stage with their families in the debate hall as analysts, politicians and campaign staff put the spin on each candidate's performance.
Recent Photos
- Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
- Journalists walk through a temporary chain-link corridor to the athletic center at Washington University, where tonight's debate between Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden will take place. Access around the campus is limited and security is tight.
- Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
- Students showcase signs of support during an MSNBC live broadcast from green lawns at Washington University in St. Louis early Thursday afternoon.
- Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
- Tony Viessman and Carol Birdsong, both of Rolla, Mo., display a banner, Rednecks for Obama, at Washington University. Plenty of passers-by paused to have their snapshot taken with the sign.
- Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
- A security guard walks through a campus tunnel, where signs advertise tonight's vice presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis. Several students said that despite the increased security, getting around campus hasn't been as hard as they expected.
- Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
- Students and others hoist signs proclaiming their political allegiance during a live MSNBC news broadcast Thursday afternoon from Washington University in St. Louis.