JUNEAU — Governor Bill Walker Sunday ordered all Alaska state flags be flown at half-staff beginning Monday in honor of former Alaska State Representative Dr. Joshua Wright, who passed away on November 2 at the age of 88. Dr. Wright served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1970-1972. “Dr. Wright led a life of […]
November 6, 2017 JUNEAU — Governor Bill Walker today ordered all Alaska state flags be flown at half-staff immediately as the nation mourns the loss of life in the tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 5. The directive coincides with a proclamation from the White House ordering U.S. flags to half-staff as a mark […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker, on Wednesday ordered all Alaska flags be lowered in honor of former Representative Bill Miles, who passed away in Treasure Island, Florida on Friday, April 14th at the age of 73. Representative Miles served in the Alaska Legislature from 1977-1980. “Representative Miles was a passionate advocate for our state. His […]
November 14, 2016 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker today ordered all Alaska State flags be lowered in honor of former Alaska State Representative Joe Ryan, who passed away in Fairbanks on November 7th at the age of 80. Representative Ryan served in the 20th Alaska State Legislature, from 1997-1998. “Representative Ryan was a passionate advocate […]