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Big Lake House candidate Doyle Holmes accused in lawsuit of stealing dead man’s property
Jeff Landfield
September 13, 2024
A lawsuit filed in the Palmer Superior Court last month accuses Doyle Holmes of taking and selling property from Michael Lee Cornell, who passed...
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: What the latest state-level IRS data tells us
Brad Keithley
September 13, 2024
About a year ago, we took a look on these pages at what the then-most recent state-level data from the Internal Revenue Service told us about Alaska’s income. In this column, we are updating that look using…
Out-of-state interests are undermining Alaska’s elections
Mikaela Emswiler
September 13, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, the Alaska Democrat Party is now expressing disdain over the ranked-choice voting system (RCV) with the same fervor that Republicans have shown for years. This change in attitude is fueled by the shocking...
When egos clash: A look at the Tyreek Hill traffic stop incident
Terre Gales
September 12, 2024
For some reason, traffic stops expose the raw tensions of authority and power dynamics in America, and the recent incident involving NFL star Tyreek Hill is no different. What should have been a routine stop for speeding and failure...
Legislative legal opinion raises questions about Alaska Railroad plan to borrow money for Seward dock replacement
Jeff Landfield
September 9, 2024
A legislative legal opinion obtained by the Alaska Landmine questions the constitutionality of the...
Ask a Cat: Tourists, societal problems, and black cats
Cat
September 9, 2024
Pumpkin spice problems? Autumn got you down? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear Cat, I am frustrated. I love Alaska and all the fresh air, fishing, hiking, and berry…
The Sunday Minefield
The Sunday Minefield
Jeff Landfield
September 15, 2024
Fall is in the air! Below freezing temperatures will be here before we know it. The November general election is just is just 51 days away. Early and absentee voting in Alaska starts in just 41 days. The big…
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Out-of-state interests are undermining Alaska’s elections
Mikaela Emswiler
September 13, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, the Alaska Democrat Party is now expressing disdain...
When egos clash: A look at the Tyreek Hill traffic stop incident
Terre Gales
September 12, 2024
For some reason, traffic stops expose the raw tensions of authority and power dynamics...
Turn the car around, Julia: on performative helplessness and the future of Anchorage
Spenaardvark
July 8, 2024
Anchorage welcomed a new mayor on July 1. This little animal (along with a...
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