September 29, 2016 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker ordered all Alaska flags be lowered in honor of former President and Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres, who passed away this week from a stroke. This order follows direction from the White House to lower all United States flags in honor of the former Israeli Prime […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker Monday ordered all Alaska state flags be lowered in honor of former First Lady of the United States Nancy Reagan, who passed away Sunday at the age of 94. This action follows a proclamation by President Barack Obama to lower all United States flags in honor of Mrs. Reagan. “Nancy […]
It was 74 years today that Japan’s Imperial Navy launched a surprise attack on the Hawaiian Naval base of Pearl Harbor that would result in the United States entering World War II. The attack, designed by Japan to be a preventative action to keep the U.S. from interfering with their military actions in the Philppines, […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker joined Alaskans in mourning the recent loss of Alaska First Lady Michael Margaret Stewart, the former wife of Alaska Governor Steve Cowper. “Donna and I send our most heartfelt condolences to the Stewart and Cowper families for the loss of someone who has touched so many lives. Donna and I […]