Governor Dunleavy ordered flags to be flown at half-staff September 18th, in honor of Judy Salo, in accordance with the family's wishes. Former Senator Judy Salo served in the Alaska House and Senate from 1989 to 1996 representing the Kenai Peninsula. She was a career...
Honoring the Memory of Charlie Kirk
As a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the...
Patriot Day 2025
I, Mike Dunleavy, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2025, as Patriot Day in Alaska and encourage all Alaskans to honor those we lost and those who defended our freedoms on this fateful day 24 years ago by recommitting to live in the...
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Minneapolis, Minnesota
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby...
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Legislator Clark Gruening
Governor Dunleavy ordered flags to be flown at half-staff August 8th in honor of Clark Gruening in accordance with the family’s wishes. “Rose and I are saddened by the passing of Clark Gruening. He came from a long legacy of public service and devoted much of his life...
Memorial Day
President Trump will order all flags to half-staff from Sunrise until Noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day. His proclamation will be posted at https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamations/ as soon as it is available.
Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 15, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States President Trump will order all flags to half-staff on May 15, 2025, to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day. His proclamation will be posted at https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ as soon as it is...
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
May 4, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States President Trump will order all flags to half-staff on May 4, 2025, to honor the 70 firefighters who died in 2024. His official proclamation will be posted as soon as it is available.
In Memory of Pope Francis
Pope Francis - April 21, 2025 through interment (unknown) - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of...
Governor Dunleavy Orders Flags to Fly Full Staff on Inauguration Day
In recognition of the presidential inauguration, I am directing that all flags be temporarily raised to full staff on the day of the presidential inauguration. This is a moment to honor and celebrate the peaceful transition of power and the inauguration of our nation’s next president.
Proclamation Announcing the Death of James Earl Carter, Jr.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, in honor and tribute to the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr., and as an expression of public sorrow, do hereby direct that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions for a period of 30 days from the day of his death.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2024 as: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Alaska and urge all Alaskans to remember the exceptional service of our Nation’s Veterans and order the Alaska State Flag to be flown at...
Patriot Day
Patriot Day
in Alaska and encourage all Alaskans to honor those we lost and those who defended our freedoms on this fateful day 23 years ago by recommitting to live in the spirit of unity and compassion that binds us together as Americans. I order all Alaska State Flags to be flown at half-staff on September 11, 2024 to honor the victims and their families, and all our first responders, caregivers, and servicemen and women who protect the American people every day.
Governor Dunleavy and First Lady Mourn the Passing of Former Alaska Representative Ann Spohnholz
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of former Alaska Representative Ann Spohnholz who passed away on June 9. In 1989, Spohnholz was appointed to the Alaska State House by...
Memorial Day
From the upcoming state proclamation: NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim May 27, 2024, as Memorial Day in Alaska and encourage all Alaskans to remember and honor those who have sacrificed themselves for our Nation, and...
Peace Officers Memorial Day
The Governor's Proclamation for Alaska Law Enforcement Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day can be found here: Alaska Law Enforcement Week
National Firefighters Memorial Day
Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff in honor of Former Alaska State Senator Patrick M. Rodey
Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff immediately Friday, March 15th, to sunset on Saturday, March 16th, in honor of Former Alaska State Senator Patrick M. Rodey who died in Anchorage on Dec. 24, 2023. He was elected...
Governor Dunleavy and First Lady Mourn the Passing of Former Alaska Representative Tom Anderson
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of former Alaska Representative Tom Anderson who passed away on Feb. 10. Anderson served in the Alaska House of Representatives for District...
Governor Dunleavy and First Lady Mourn the Passing of Former Senate President Lyda Green
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are grieving the passing of former Senate President Lyda Green. Senator Green passed away peacefully earlier today in Soldotna. “Lyda was more than a colleague and a neighbor, she was a family friend and I counted on...
A Proclamation on the Death of Sandra Day O’Connor
The Presidential Proclamation can be found here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/12/04/a-proclamation-on-the-death-of-sandra-day-oconnor/
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, December 7, 2023, marks the 82nd anniversary of the attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; and WHEREAS, this military assault claimed the lives of over 2,400 American soldiers and citizens and wounded over a thousand more, and the resulting...
A Proclamation on the Death of Rosalynn Carter
Use this link for the Presidential Proclamation: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/11/21/a-proclamation-on-the-death-of-rosalynn-carter/.
Governor Dunleavy Mourns Passing of Former Kenai Peninsula Legislator Kurt Olson
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former legislator Kurt Olson. Olson served the Alaska House of Representatives representing the central Kenai Peninsula from 2005 through 2016. "Rose and...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns Vic Fischer, Last Surviving Delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former legislator Vic Fischer, the last surviving delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention. He was 99. Governor Dunleavy has ordered the flags to...
A Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Lewiston, Maine
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns Vic Fischer, Last Surviving Delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former legislator Vic Fischer, the last surviving delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention. He was 99. Governor Dunleavy has ordered the flags to...
Presidential Proclamation Mourning the Death of Dianne Feinstein
Click here for the Presidential Proclamation: https://flagsexpress.com/flags-half-staff/united-states/Senator-Dianne-Feinstein/
Patriot Day
WHEREAS, today marks 22 years since the American people faced the worst terrorist attack on United States soil on September 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, while the attacks were meant to create discord in our Great Nation, Americans responded by banding together in a...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Legislator Charles Bussell
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former legislator Charles Bussell. Bussell served as a member of the House from 1983-1984. “The First Lady and I express our condolences to the family of...