Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day June 3, 2019 WHEREAS, on June 2, 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; and WHEREAS, the pilots expected little resistance, but a secret message warning of the attack […]
Anchorage Lions Club 75th Anniversary Week June 2, 2019 WHEREAS, the Anchorage Lions Club was established on June 6, 1944, and is the longest serving Lions Club in the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, in the 1950s, the Anchorage Lions Club coordinated the delivery of the first ambulance to Anchorage. The “Big Red Wagon” was delivered from Mobile, Alabama to Seattle, Washington where it […]
Governor Announces Additional Boards and Commissions Appointments May 30, 2019 Thursday, May 30, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced the following appointments and reappointments to State of Alaska boards and commissions. Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council Andy Hedden – Haines (reappointment) Term: 7/1/19 – 7/1/21 Kip Kermoian – Haines (reappointment) Term: 7/1/19 – 7/1/21 Stephen Lewis – Juneau (reappointment) Term: […]
Memorial Day May 27, 2019 WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty, opportunity, and justice for all, and we recognize the men and women of our Armed Forces who have valiantly defended these values throughout our nation’s history; and WHEREAS, each year on the last Monday in May, Americans pause to observe Memorial Day, a National Holiday set […]
First Lady Announces Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients May 24, 2019 Friday, May 24, 2019 (Juneau) – Today First Lady Rose Dunleavy announced and recognized six recipients of the First Lady Volunteer of the Year Awards at a ceremony in the Governor’s Residence. The awards recognize volunteers who engage in unpaid charitable activities, demonstrate personal commitment to long-term volunteer services, and make a significant impact for […]