Alaska

Governor Walker Appointed to President Trump’s Council of Governors

Governor Walker Appointed to President Trump’s Council of Governors

Council of Governors tasked with focusing on homeland defense  May 2, 2017 ANCHORAGE –The White House announced yesterday President Donald Trump’s intent to appoint Governor Bill Walker to the 10-member Council of Governors, which focuses on military issues and defense spending. Governor Walker is the first Alaska governor to be […]

Winning Poster by Liliana Rovira, 5th grade, Government Hill Elementary School

Governor Walker Announces Winners of “Choose Respect” Poster Contest

Over 200 students created depictions of what “Pulling Together for Each Other” means to them   April 25, 2017 ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker today announced the winner of the 2017 Choose Respect: Alaskans Pulling Together for Each Other poster contest as part of his Safer Alaska initiative. Liliana Rovira, a Government […]

Governor Walker Calls on Alaska Students to Help Name New Trooper K9’s

Governor Walker Calls on Alaska Students to Help Name New Trooper K9’s

Advertisement Law enforcement utilizes drug dogs to combat Alaska’s growing opioid epidemic  April 21, 2017 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker is calling on Alaska’s sixth-grade classes to help name two of the state’s newest trooper K9’s. The dog-naming contest is a part of the Governor’s plan to build a safer […]

Ten Alaskans Awarded as Top Volunteers

Ten Alaskans Awarded as Top Volunteers

Alaskans from across the state recognized for selfless contributions to our communities  April 21, 2017 JUNEAU – First Lady Donna Walker announced today the recipients of the 2017 First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. More than 70 nominations from around the state were submitted. The top volunteers were carefully […]

Levitation 49 Seeks Summer State Parks Staff

Levitation 49 Seeks Summer State Parks Staff

Campground host, Shoup Bay water taxi and trail crew workers needed VALDEZ, AK – Gearing up for summer State Park operations, Levitation 49 is seeking a variety of positions to help operate and maintain the local state park units: Worthington Glacier and Blueberry Lake State Recreation Sites, Shoup Trail and […]

PWSRCAC; Being Concerned is Their Job and They’re Doing It

PWSRCAC; Being Concerned is Their Job and They’re Doing It

The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council, usually referred to as The RCAC, was formed in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill.  Their job is to oversee the oil transportation industry and its government regulators in Prince William Sound.  A goal of the citizens’ council is to ensure […]

Gov. Walker Introduces Legislation Promoting Safer Alaska Communities

Gov. Walker Introduces Legislation Promoting Safer Alaska Communities

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                     No. 17-026 Contact:   Katie Marquette, Press Secretary – (907) 269-7447 Jonathon Taylor, Deputy Press Secretary – (907) 465-3985   Gov. Walker Introduces Legislation Promoting Safer Alaska Communities Bills protect vulnerable residents, allow for greater trooper presence in rural Alaska   Advertisement March 8, 2017 JUNEAU […]