JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker today ordered all Alaska state flags to be flown at half-staff beginning Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in honor of former first lady Barbara Bush who passed away April 17, 2018 at the age of 92. The Governor’s order follows a directive from the White House lowering all U.S. flags to […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker on Wednesday announced a change to his nomination to fill an impending vacancy on the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Alan Cain has served on the Board of Fisheries for the past two years. While he previously intended to end his tenure after the expiration of his first term this summer, […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker has nominated two longtime Alaska fishermen to fill openings on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Andrew Mezirow is a lifelong sports fisherman who has participated in numerous fisheries. He is the owner of Gray Light Sportfishing and was the chief officer of the University of Alaska Research Vessel Alpha […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker on Monday announced a major initiative to build on the longstanding economic relationship between Alaska and China. Opportunity Alaska: China Trade Mission will help businesses in the Last Frontier build new relationships in China and foster existing ones. Governor Walker, Director of International Trade Shelley James, and Commerce Commissioner Mike […]