Alaska Territorial Guard Day October 18, 2021 WHEREAS, the service of the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG) in the protection of Alaska during World War II represents service above self that is a hallmark of the Alaskan spirit; and WHEREAS, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Alaska Territorial Governor and statesman, Ernest Gruening, laid the foundation for the ATG, which […]
FirstHand, the Podcast, Explores Alaska’s Gravel Highway and Ice Roads & More with DOT Commissioner Ryan Anderson October 14, 2021 (Anchorage) – The Cooper Landing Bypass is the largest road construction project underway in Alaska today. For the first time ever a rider can book a sailing a year out, on an Alaska Marine Highway System ferry. There’s more transportation infrastructure talk, unique to Alaska, on Episode 2 of FirstHand, the podcast, with our guest […]
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Alaska Resident and Troopers for Saving Lives October 14, 2021 Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy honored an Alaska resident and two State Troopers for their part in saving the lives of two boys, in separate incidents, one near the dipnetting beach at Kenai and the other on the Iditarod Sled Dog Trail at Skwentna. “Two boys were able to go home to their families because […]
Governor Mourns the Passing of Former Senate President Clem Tillion October 13, 2021 Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of former Senate President Clem Tillion who passed away this week. “The First Lady and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of former Senate President Clem Tillion,” said Governor Dunleavy. “He embodied the Alaskan […]
Governor Recognizes Passing of Former State Legislator Bill Hudson October 13, 2021 Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska state flags fly at half-staff sunrise to sunset on Thursday, October 14, 2021 in honor of Bill Hudson. Read more