Former U.S. first lady Barbara Bush has died at 92. A family statement said she died Tuesday evening with her family beside her. “My dear mother has passed on at age 92,” former President George W. Bush said in a statement. “Laura, Barbara, Jenna, and I are sad, but our souls are settled because we […]
Family members report that former First Lady of Alaska, Ermalee Hickel, the wife of former Governor Walter Hickel, has passed away at the age of 92. Ermalee died on Thursday afternoon with family and friends at her side, she had been suffering from health issues for weeks prior to her passing. Mrs. Hickel became the […]
JUNEAU – First Lady Donna Walker announced Monday that nominations have opened for the First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. Started by First Lady Bella Hammond in 1975, the Awards recognize Alaskan volunteers who have displayed an extraordinary personal commitment to volunteer service, and have made a major impact on their community or state. […]
SEOUL — South Korean President Park Geun-hye has vowed not to let a growing political crisis of confidence in her administration undermine the nation’s national security. Presidential spokesman Jung Youn-kuk told reporters on Monday the government will maintain a “firm readiness posture under any circumstances.” Amid the political turmoil the South Korean military this week began […]