Jan 26, 2025 · The McKinley name stuck until 2015, when President Barack Obama’s administration changed it to Denali as a symbolic gesture to Alaska Natives on the eve of his Alaska visit to highlight climate change. ... Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Trump ally who praised another order by the president aimed at spurring resource development in the state ...

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who like Sullivan has been a staunch Trump supporter, did not release any statement. His spokesperson did not respond to queries on Tuesday.

Jan 20, 2025 · Messages left for Alaska's three-member Republican congressional delegation and Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy weren't immediately returned. Alaska's U.S. senators in 2017 vehemently opposed a...

Jan 20, 2025 · Former President Barack Obama’s administration ordered that the mountain be renamed as Denali in 2015. The name change followed years of advocacy by Alaska Native officials and groups.

Dec 23, 2024 · Denali was renamed in 2015 under then-President Barack Obama, the highlight of an Alaska trip he took to raise awareness of climate change. The change drew approval at a subsequent meeting of...

Jan 23, 2025 · Jan. 22—JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Wednesday that he would seek out a conversation with President Donald Trump about his decision to rename Denali, the tallest mountain in the U.S ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Messages seeking comment also were left with the offices of Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the other two members of Alaska's congressional delegation. Alaska's U.S. senators in 2017...

Inquires by the Empire early Sunday afternoon to two other high-ranking Trump supporters in Alaska — Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Rep.-elect Nick Begich III — did not receive responses as of late...

Jan 20, 2025 · Alaska’s US senators in 2017 vehemently opposed a prior suggestion by Mr Trump that the name Denali be changed back to Mount McKinley. In 2015, then-president Barack Obama changed the name to...

Jan 20, 2025 · Messages left for Alaska’s three-member Republican congressional delegation and Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy weren’t immediately returned. Alaska’s U.S. senators in 2017 vehemently opposed a...