Governor-elect Bill Walker today announced two important appointments to his administration. Walker will appoint Jim Whitaker of Fairbanks as his Chief of Staff. Walker said of the anticipated appointment: “I have known Jim for many years and regard him as a trusted advisor. His previous experience as mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska […]
Following tabulation of absentee and questioned ballots Tuesday in which several thousand votes remain uncounted, Bill Walker announced plans to proceed with organization of a transition team. The Walker Mallott team has undertaken these preliminary steps in recognition of a constitutional deadline for swearing in on December 1st. Walker stated: “Today we began the process […]
Dear Alaska Native News As we wait for the final ballots to be counted, Byron and I have been overwhelmed by the widespread support and endorsements we have received from Alaskans all over the state. This race is not yet over, but we remain optimistic that we will maintain our lead as absentee votes are counted in […]
Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell Monday announced his administration will work the Sivulliqsi Program in Northwest Alaska. Like the Alakanuk Wellness Program in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the program is culturally based. The Sivulliqsi Program, founded in 2008 by Iditarod Champion John Baker, works closely with the youth in the Northwest Arctic Borough to help […]