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Governor Walker Extends Condolences to the President of Nepal

By Grace Jang | Office of the Governor on Apr 29, 2015 State

JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker extended his condolences to President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Sushil Koirala of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal following the tragic earthquake and aftershocks that struck the country last week. “The thoughts and prayers of Alaskans are with the people of Nepal this week,” said Governor Walker. “We […]

Governor Walker Adopted into Kaagwaantaan Clan

By Grace Jang | Office of the Governor on Apr 23, 2015 Featured, Sealaska Region, Southeast Alaska, State

JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker said today he is honored the Kaagwaantaan clan adopted him—an honor bestowed upon very few Alaskan leaders. “I am so humbled, honored and touched the Kaagwaantaan (pronounced “COG-won-tahn”) has embraced me into the clan’s fold,” Governor Walker said. “Being welcomed into the Tlingit community, and getting to take part in […]

Governor Walker Signs Emergency Adoption Regulations

By Grace Jang | Office of the Governor on Apr 17, 2015 Ahtna Region, Aleut, Arctic Slope, Bering Straits, Bristol Bay, Calista Region, Chugach Region, Cook Inlet, Doyon Region, Featured, Interior Alaska, Koniag Region, NANA Region, North Slope/Northwest Alaska, Sealaska Region, Southcentral, Southeast Alaska, Southwest Alaska, State

JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott took significant steps today to ease the adoption process of Alaska Native children to allow them to stay with relatives or tribal members. Gov. Walker has filed legislation that will to allow for more flexibility in the adoption petition form. This will ensure that the preference for […]

Governor Walker Thanks Those Working to Re-Open Dalton Highway

By Grace Jang | Office of the Governor on Apr 15, 2015 State

JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker Tuesday extended his thanks to the state agencies, private industry representatives, and private contractors who have been working together to re-open the Dalton Highway. These efforts come in response to flooding on the Sagavanirktok (Sag) River, between miles 390 and 405 of the Dalton Highway, and Governor Walker’s April 7th […]