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Ask a Cat: Retail problems, dating problems, and problematic politicians
Cat
April 22, 2024
Question for the Cat? Know a kitty that deserves to be a Featured Feline? Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com. Dear Cat, I work at a large retail store, we sell those very popular Stanley cups. But this whole Stanley...
The Sunday Minefield – April 21, 2024
Jeff Landfield
April 21, 2024
We are almost to day 100 of session, meaning just over three weeks remains until the constitutional session limit of 121 days. There is still a lot remaining to do including the budget, education, and energy. Don’t hold your…
What kind of American are you?: A review of Alex Garland’s film “Civil War”
Jacob Hersh
April 19, 2024
For a movie released during an election year about secessionist forces marching on Washington D.C. to dethrone a fascist 3rd-term president, “Civil War” is a weirdly apolitical flick. Alex Garland’s latest directorial effort combines elements from dystopian...
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why we oppose the Cook Inlet gas subsidy bills
Brad Keithley
April 19, 2024
Over the last few weeks, we have written several columns discussing current Cook Inlet gas issues on these pages. We have taken a consistent position on those issues, opposing the use of subsidies both because we believe the market...
Shell, DNR commissioner face attacks in explosive House Resources Committee hearing
Jeff Landfield
April 17, 2024
A House Resources Committee hearing on Monday got explosive when two representatives from the independent oil company Narwhal gave a...
Candidate for Alaska GOP chair has history of obscuring truth for personal gain
The Alaska Landmine
April 15, 2024
The Alaska Republican Party (ARP) state convention is slated to be held this weekend in Anchorage. Ann Brown, who has been the chair of the ARP since...
The Sunday Minefield
The Sunday Minefield
Jeff Landfield
April 21, 2024
We are almost to day 100 of session, meaning just over three weeks remains until the constitutional session limit of 121 days. There is still a lot remaining to do including the budget, education, and energy. Don’t hold your…
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Fairbanks politicians seek to overturn popular citizen tax cap
Aaron Lojewski
February 27, 2024
After a series of special meetings of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly seeking...
The absurd idea of removing the Eklutna Dam won’t just affect power costs, but also water costs
Bob Maier
January 31, 2024
An issue left undiscussed in the conversation concerning the water which Eklutna Lake provides...
To address Girdwood’s housing crisis, approve the Holtan Hills land disposal
Eric Visser
January 21, 2024
Anchorage’s housing crisis permeates our news, our policy and even our politics. Driven by…
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