July 31st, 1869
Dunleavy Introduces Bill to Put Alaska Lands into Alaska Hands
(Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Wednesday introduced legislation creating another approach that offers Alaskans the ability to purchase or lease state land for recreational cabin sites, advancing his priority to “put Alaska land into Alaska hands.” “The ability to own land is a core American value, which this plan supports by helping fulfil […]
Works by Five Artists Added to Alutiiq Museum Collection
With a $12,925 grant from Museums Alaska, the Alutiiq Museum will purchase five works of art for its permanent collection. The pieces are the creations of five different artists with links to Alutiiq culture or to Kodiak. From Kodiak Alutiiq artist Mary Jane Longrich, the museum will purchase Nootka Rose, a contemporary doll made of […]
Dunleavy Names Sheffield Alaska Railroad Corporation Board of Directors Chairman Emeritus, Announces Two Appointees
“Governor Sheffield advocated for the purchase of the railroad, and, as governor, signed the legislation to approve the purchase in 1984” (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has accepted the resignation of former Governor Bill Sheffield and simultaneously bestowed upon Sheffield the honorary position of Chairman Emeritus of the Alaska Railroad Corporation Board of […]