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Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim June 3, 2021 as Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to join with the people of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, and the Aleutian Islands to honor all who were lost in Alaska during World War II, and order the Alaska State Flag to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of those who perished.
Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, on June 3, 1942, World War II arrived in Alaska. On this fateful day, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese “Kate” bombers from two of their aircraft carriers, marking the first aerial attack by...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement on Biden Administration’s Action to Stop Developing ANWR
June 1, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a statement on today’s announcement by the Biden Administration to unilaterally suspend oil and gas leases in the 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) which were thoroughly...
Great Outdoors Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is known for its expansive landscapes and people from all over the world travel to experience the breathtaking views and diverse wildlife the Last Frontier has to offer; and WHEREAS, throughout Alaska’s changing seasons, an abundance of recreational...
Memorial Day
WHEREAS, generations of brave, selfless, patriotic men and women serving in the military, have given their lives protecting and defending our nation; and WHEREAS, each year on the last Monday in May, Americans pause to observe Memorial Day, set aside as a National...
Alaska Permanent Fund Reaches Record High of $80.1 Billion
May 28, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the daily value of the Alaska Permanent Fund reached an all-time record high of $80.1 billion. “The Permanent Fund has done an exceptional job and we are seeing the highest returns ever in...
Governor Recognizes Passing of Former Sen. Kookesh
May 28, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska State Senator Albert Kookesh, who served in the Alaska State House of Representatives from 1997-2004 and the...
Governor Dunleavy Demands Clean Up Of Alaska Contaminated Lands
May 27, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Dunleavy sent a letter to President Biden today demanding that the U.S. Departments of Interior, Defense, and Agriculture complete the legally required cleanup of over a thousand contaminated sites on State of Alaska and...
Alaska Public/Private Partnership Saves 2021 Cruise Season
May 27, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the State of Alaska, several southeast Alaska communities, and Norwegian Cruise Line signed the first Local Multi-Port Agreement, accomplishing a large component of the Centers for Disease...
A Proclamation on Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in San Jose, California
I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon 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 until sunset, May 30, 2021.
Safe Boating Week
WHEREAS, Alaska offers unlimited outdoor activities on the multitude of available waterways; from kayaking to river rafting, sport fishing to boating, Alaska’s lakes, rivers, and coastline are used for recreation, work, and transportation; and WHEREAS, Alaska has...
Alaska Governor Commends Cruise Industry Sail Notice
May 21, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a statement following the announcement that major cruise lines will resume operations to Alaska in the last week of July: “This is great news for anyone hoping to experience the rugged beauty...
Alaska’s COVID Alert Level Drops From High to Intermediate
May 20, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Commending Alaskans’ efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the statewide COVID-19 14-day average case rate has dropped from a classified “high” to an “intermediate” level, with 9.95...
Governor Dunleavy Remembers Former Legislator Paul Fischer
Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered that all U.S. flags and Alaska state flags fly at half-staff on Friday, May 21, 2021 in honor of Senator Fischer.
Governor Issues Statement on Congressional Action to Resume Alaska Cruise Season
May 20, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a statement on the passage of a bill in the U.S. Congress to allow cruise ships to sail to Alaska, bypassing Canadian ports. The congressional action exempts large Alaska-bound cruise ships...
Governor Dunleavy Promotes Alaska as Part of Tourism Marketing Campaign
May 17, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Promoting Alaska and Alaska’s tourism, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today kicked off a $5 million dollar Alaska Tourism Marketing Campaign with targeted advertisements on national television programs, radio, and digital platforms...
Governor Dunleavy Declares Disaster for Flooding in Buckland
May 17, 2021 (Juneau, AK) - Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a disaster for the City of Buckland and Native Village of Buckland after an ice jam on the Buckland River caused severe flooding in the city. The declaration activates the state’s Individual and Public...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Peace Officer Memorial Day and Alaska Law Enforcement Week
May 14, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed tomorrow, May 15, 2021, as “Peace Officer Memorial Day” and May 9-15 as “Alaska Law Enforcement Week” in Alaska. The governor today attended the Police Memorial Day Ceremony in Anchorage,...
Governor Calls Special Session to Protect Alaska Permanent Fund
May 13, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – With less than one week remaining in the 121-day regular session, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation calling the Alaska Legislature into special session beginning May 20th to complete work on the FY22 budget and to act...
Governor Dunleavy Strengthens Permanent Fund Constitutional Amendment
May 12, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy proposed revisions to strengthen his Permanent Fund constitutional amendment (SJR 6) that builds a sustainable fiscal future for all Alaskans and guarantees an annual dividend to all Alaskans now and...
PFD Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held a press briefing in Juneau with various legislators to announce his plan to protect the PFD in the...
5/12 PFD Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held a press briefing in Juneau with various legislators to announce his plan to protect the PFD in the...
Dunleavy Administration Steps in to Assist Chevak with Asbestos Removal
May 10, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has directed the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Spill Prevention and Response (SPAR) to allocate up to $2.5 million for the safe removal of asbestos and debris left behind after...
State of Alaska, AIAS Credit Rating Outlook Improves
May 10, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings revised the State of Alaska’s credit rating outlook to stable from negative, and reviewed and affirmed the State of Alaska’s general obligation bond...
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Alaska Law Enforcement Week
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. We carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a demonstration of...
Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, Alaska’s vast expanses of wildlands serve as habitat for fish and wildlife, provide abundant recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, are home to extensive timber resources, and enrich our Alaskan lifestyle; and WHEREAS, wildland fires are a...
Governor Dunleavy Creates Task Force on Broadband
May 6, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed Administrative Order No. 322 to establish the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband (Task Force) to address the growing need for reliable, high speed connectivity for all Alaskans. “On the heels...
National Day of Prayer
WHEREAS, in 1952, a joint resolution by Congress declared an annual day of prayer, and in 1988 the law was amended, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday in May each year; and WHEREAS, faith has played a significant role in American history, inspiring...
Nurses Week and School Nurses Day
WHEREAS, nurses are a critical part of health care in Alaska, and the men and women who choose this field of work are devoted, professional, and expertly trained. They bring compassion, understanding, and comfort to patients while using their advanced medical...
