A Full Week Into Alaska’s 65th Year As a State And Still — No Party?
Alaska could borrow an unofficial motto from a coastal Washington town and call itself “the state of subdued excitement” after last week’s lack of celebration on the 65th anniversary of statehood.
Governor Mike Dunleavy barely acknowledged the date in a January 3 press release announcing the filing of another lawsuit against the U.S. government. That’s one way to exercise Alaska’s constitutional right as a state.
Two cruise lines, Holland America and Princess Cruises, appear to be the only ones throwing a party — both companies will celebrate ...
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