Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel, a forceful opponent of the Vietnam War who made history when he read passages from the Pentagon Papers in Congress, died Saturday at his home in California. He was 91.
Gravelâs political career spanned the Alaska Legislature and Congress. He also made unsuccessful bids for president. Alaska politicians recalled Sunday the impact Gravel had on politics in Alaska and across the nation.
âMike committed his life to his country and to public service through his work with the military, Alaska State Legislature and the U.S. Senate, said Gov. Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy, in a prepared statement. His legacy is of leadership and commitment to fight for Alaskans and Alaska. We offer our sincere condolences to the Gravel family in this time of mourning.â
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A caribou from the Western Arctic Herd, (Photo by Jim Dau, courtesy of Alaska Department of Fish and Game)
A regional subsistence advisory board seeks to limit caribou and moose hunting in Northwest Alaska to hunters from the region this summer. That’s at odds with the Dunleavy administration, which seeks to keep the hunt open to all.
In Northwest Alaska, subsistence hunting has been a tradition in the local Iñupiaq communities for more than 10,000 years. And due to the high cost of groceries and other goods, Kotzebue hunter Thomas Baker says that hasn’t changed.
Governor Dunleavy Orders Flags at Half-Mast for Representative Pat Carney Governor Dunleavy Orders Flags at Half-Mast for Representative Pat Carney
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska State Representative Patrick ‘Pat’ Carney, who served in the Alaska State Legislature from 1979-1982 and 1991-1994.
“Pat Carney was a leader who made meaningful contributions in the Mat-Su Valley and the state as a whole. Pat was part of many significant decisions in Alaska’s history during his legislative service,” said Governor Dunleavy. “Rose and I knew him personally and thank Pat for his contributions over his multiple terms in office. We offer our condolences to the Carney family in their time of grieving.”
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February 1, 2021
Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy today opened the nomination period for the 2021 First Lady s Volunteer Awards. The annual awards, started in 1975 by First Lady Bella Hammond, recognize and pay tribute to exceptional volunteers who have made an extraordinary contribution within our communities and state. The 2021 nomination period is from February 1st to April 30th. Award recipients will be announced in August 2021.
Subscribe Looking back at 2020, Alaskans were faced with challenges and hurdles we never expected to see in our lifetime. Through it all, our people came together in the spirit of Alaska and shared selfless acts to make a positive impact on the lives of others as well as their communities. Exceptional volunteers are not those who seek recognition, but rather those who put in the hard work with a giving heart,