Bill Walker Archives

No longer an unknown, Peltola is Sitka’s clear favorite on primary election day

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Aug 17, 2022 | Events, Local News, Syndicated

If Sitka voters had their way, Bethel Democrat Mary Peltola would be their representative in the US House -- by a longshot. Voters in the district also gave big margins to Lisa Murkowski and Bill Walker. Read More

‘Who will run to the fire?’ Walker’s comeback depends on persuading voters that political courage matters

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Aug 12, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Former Gov. Bill Walker says he vetoed half the Permanent Fund Dividend in 2016 because the legislature lacked the courage to do so. "We need generational thinking," Walker says. "We need to think beyond the next election." Read More

With election of Dunleavy, is climate action team out in the cold?

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Nov 15, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

Two Sitkans were involved with a statewide Climate Action Leadership Team (CALT) this summer, organized by Governor Bill Walker. Their plan now hangs in limbo. Read More

Amid turmoil, Kevin Meyer keeps focus on issues on Alaska Day visit

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Oct 19, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

Kevin Meyer, the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, visited Sitka on Thursday to commemorate Alaska Day and participate in the annual parade. Although the news about Governor Walker’s withdrawal from his election bid had yet to break, Meyer was relatively silent on the equally-surprising resignation of Lt. Governor Byron Mallott two days prior. Read More

Governor Walker suspends campaign and backs Begich

by Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO, Juneau | Oct 19, 2018 | Local News

Alaska Governor Bill Walker suspended his re-election campaign today and threw his support behind Democrat Mark Begich. Walker made the decision after talking with many Alaskans about whether he or Begich had a better chance against Dunleavy. Read More