JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker extended his condolences to President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Sushil Koirala of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal following the tragic earthquake and aftershocks that struck the country last week. “The thoughts and prayers of Alaskans are with the people of Nepal this week,” said Governor Walker. “We […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker said today he is honored the Kaagwaantaan clan adopted him—an honor bestowed upon very few Alaskan leaders. “I am so humbled, honored and touched the Kaagwaantaan (pronounced “COG-won-tahn”) has embraced me into the clan’s fold,” Governor Walker said. “Being welcomed into the Tlingit community, and getting to take part in […]
It has been a long winter. Like many Alaskans, I have a love/hate relationship with this oversized peninsula, especially as the months of dark and cold pile up like woodstove ash. When the sun returns, I feel a need to recharge my affection. One way to do this is to visit new parts of this […]
Anchorage, Alaska – Ahtna, Incorporated announced that Matt Block has joined the Ahtna team as the new Corporate Counsel. Block will be based out of the Ahtna Anchorage office. Block has been practicing as a business lawyer and litigator in Alaska since 2005. In that capacity, he represented several clients in contract, employment, land use, and commercial litigation […]