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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 – April 14, 2024
Jeff Landfield
April 14, 2024
Today is day 90 of the legislative session! Folk Fest was held this week in Juneau. In addition to some really good music the smell of marijuana and BO was strong in the vicinity of downtown. By some miracle,…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Impact of LNG imports on the Cook Inlet gas market
Brad Keithley
April 12, 2024
One issue some raise when discussing using LNG imports to supplement traditional Cook Inlet supplies is their potential impact on utility gas costs. Indeed...
Bill Popp endorses Suzanne LaFrance for Anchorage mayor
Jeff Landfield
April 10, 2024
At a press conference this afternoon in front of City Hall, Bill Popp announced his endorsement of Anchorage mayoral candidate Suzanne LaFrance. She faces Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson in a run-off election that will be held on May 14. Unofficial…
First day of House budget amendments normal, minus regional drama between Kenai and Fairbanks
Jeff Landfield
April 9, 2024
The Alaska House of Representatives spent the day hearing the first round of amendments to the operating budget. They convened just after 10 am...
Ask a Cat: Incoming tourists, sensitive people, and gaslighting
Cat
April 8, 2024
Feeling triggered? Seasonal ennui? Desperate to be chosen for Featured Feline? The Cat can help. Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com. Dear Most Wondrous and Wise Cat: What does one do about the fact that the tourists are coming?…
The Sunday Minefield
The Sunday Minefield
Jeff Landfield
April 14, 2024
Today is day 90 of the legislative session! Folk Fest was held this week in Juneau. In addition to some really good music the smell of marijuana and BO was strong in the vicinity of downtown. By some miracle,…
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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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