Following her move to Anchorage in 1959 , Chance worked as a editorialist and journalist , first at KENI radio and television and then at KFQD radio , becoming one of the first women in Alaskan broadcast news . She rose to prominence for her national covering of the 1964 Alaska earthquake , during which she remained on the air at the damaged , but still functioning , KENI studio for 59 continuous hours providing rescue information , coordinating response efforts , and helping to reunite families . For her coverage of the earthquake , Chance received numerous awards . Chance served as the 3rd president of the Alaska Press Women 's Association
1964 Alaska earthquake
1964 Alaska earthquake
Genie Chance