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Governor Dunleavy Orders Alaska Flag Lowered
Governor Mike Dunleavy today ordered the Alaska State flag to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in honor of former state Representative Roger Jenkins who passed away in June.
Independence Day
WHEREAS, the United States of America was born on the principles that all people have natural rights - freedom from tyranny, a life of equal opportunity, and personal happiness; and WHEREAS, Alaska and her people embody the spirit of the American Dream through...
Drunk Driving Victims’ Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s roadways provide the ability for necessary transportation for Alaskans and visitors, who routinely travel for work, school, and pleasure, with the justifiable expectation of respectful and considerate treatment from fellow drivers; and WHEREAS,...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the following appointments and reappointments to State of Alaska boards and commissions. Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse • Cathy Bishop – Wasilla (reappointment) o Term: 7/1/2020 – 7/1/2024 • Renee...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Two Judicial Appointees
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Dario Borghesan to the Alaska Supreme Court and Thomas Jamgochian to the Palmer District Court. Dario Borghesan moved to Fairbanks to clerk for Justice Daniel E. Winfree of the Alaska Supreme Court...
6/30 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy along with Alaska public health officials and members of his economic team host a press briefing on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. https://youtu.be/WUC3a_Ky0po...
Alaska Lemonade Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth are the future of our Great State, and it is vital for us to provide them with the educational opportunities necessary to achieve their full potential; and WHEREAS, one such opportunity is Lemonade Day, a national program that offers our...
Governor Dunleavy Applauds Trump Administration’s Support of NPR-A
Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy praised the U.S. Department of Interior’s publication of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a new National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) Integrated Activity Plan (IAP). The final EIS selects Alternative E as...
Korea-Alaska Friendship Day
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is grateful for the continuation of strong international relations with the Republic of Korea and appreciates the Korean community’s many contributions to the economic and cultural diversity of the Last Frontier; and WHEREAS, the Korea...
Alaska Pollinator Week
WHEREAS, Alaska has an abundance of plant and animal species that enhance the natural beauty of our great state, and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and industries; and WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our forests, grasslands, and...
Juneteenth Day
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska celebrates Juneteenth, a blending of “June” and “nineteenth,” on the third Saturday in June, which is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States; and WHEREAS, this commemoration dates back to June...
Invasive Species Awareness Week
WHEREAS, Alaska is blessed with many indigenous plants that color its great landscape, abundant wildlife that provides residents with bountiful and life-sustaining resources, and native species that support the delicate balance of our functioning ecosystems; and...
Governor Announces 9-1-1 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group Appointees
June 12, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the following appointees to the 9-1-1 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group: The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or designee: Amanda Price, Commissioner Emergency services...
6/10 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held a press briefing to provide Alaskans an update on the COVID-19 outbreak. The Governor was joined by Dr. Anne Zink, DOT Commissioner John MacKinnon, and AHFC CEO Bryan Butcher to provide further insight on the State's COVID-19...
Governor Signs Historic Gulkana Village Agreement
June 10, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Gulkana Village Council and Ahtna Inc., returning the village of Gulkana’s traditional gravesite to the people of Gulkana after nearly eighty years....
Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation
Governor Mike Dunleavy joined members of the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation for a presentation of $100,000 to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for conservation projects across our state to put and keep sheep on Alaska’s mountains....
6/4 COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Governor Dunleavy's office held a virtual town hall event to answer Alaskans questions on topics such as camping, hunting and fishing amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in the state. Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang and Department of Natural...
Governor Issues Updated Interstate and International Travel Guidance
June 3, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, today issued updated guidance on COVID-19 Health Mandate 10 on Interstate and International Travel. Interstate and international travelers are...
6/3 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and public health officials held a press briefing on the COVID-19 outbreak in the state. The Governor discussed Alaska's new guidance on interstate and international...
Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
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...
Governor Dunleavy Creates 911 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group
Stakeholder group will provide recommendations on improving public safety dispatch throughout Alaska (Anchorage) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed Administrative Order No. 317, establishing the 9-1-1 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group. Its purpose will be...
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...
5/31 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held a press briefing to address the increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Alaska that occurred over the weekend. Joining the Governor were Dr. Zink, Dr. Michael Bernstein from Providence Alaska and Natasha Pineda from the Anchorage Health...
5/29 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy was joined by Dr. Zink and Commissioner Crum to provide Alaskans an update on the COVID-19 virus and discuss updates to the state's travel quarantine...
5/28 COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Governor Dunleavy held a virtual town hall event to answer Alaskans questions concerning the economic impacts individuals are facing as a result of COVID-19. The Governor was joined by Dr. Zink, and Commissioners from Alaska's Department of Health and Social...
Governor Attends Wasilla Memorial Day Ceremony
Governor Mike Dunleavy attends a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Mat-Su Veterans Wall of Honor in...
5/26 COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Governor Dunleavy's office hosted a virtual town hall focused on the medical and science data related to COVID-19. Commissioner Adam Crum, Dr. Zink and other medical and public health experts participated in the...
Governor Dunleavy Remembers Former Legislator Bob Lynn
Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered that all Alaska state flags fly at half-staff starting at sunrise on Wednesday, May 27th through sunset on Thursday, May 28th 2020 in honor of Representative Lynn.
Memorial Day
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...
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic, 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 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 24, 2020. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
