Governor Walker lowers flags to half-staff in honor of synagogue shooting victims October 29, 2018 Governor Bill Walker today ordered Alaska state flags join U.S. flags and be flown at half-staff to mourn the eleven people killed in a hate crime shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this week. Read more
100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Princess Sophia October 25, 2018 NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim October 25, 2018 as: 100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Princess Sophia in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to reflect upon this historical event, and offer homage to the brave souls who died and those who lent grace to the crew and passengers of the last voyage of the Princess Sophia. Read more
Alaska, Heilongjiang governors announce planned Alaska-China passenger flights October 22, 2018 No. 18-133 ANCHORAGE – Alaska Governor Bill Walker and Heilongjiang Province Governor Wang Wentao on Monday announced plans to launch year-round direct passenger flights between Alaska and Harbin, China. “Alaska and Heilongjiang have been sister states since 1992,” Governor Wang Wentao said. “Direct flights will enable our regions to grow even closer, culturally and economically.” […]
Lights on After School Day October 22, 2018 NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim October 25, 2018 as: Lights on After School Day in Alaska, and encourage Alaskans to support innovative and educational after-school programs and activities in their communities and to consider volunteering their time and talents to ensure the lights stay on and the doors stay open for children after school. Read more
Three Alaska women earn 2018 Shirley Demientieff Award October 18, 2018 No. 18-132 ANCHORAGE – Today, Governor Walker and Lieutenant Governor Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson presented the 2018 Shirley Demientieff Award to three incredible Alaskan women at the Alaska Federation of Natives annual conference in Anchorage. The award recognizes outstanding individuals or organizations who have worked to improve the lives of Alaska Native women and children. Cynthia […]