Zack Fields to open fair trade, organic women’s sweatpants boutique in Juneau
February 28, 2021
In the aftermath of a bizarre floor speech from Representative Zack Fields (D – Anchorage), in which he wished Representative Sara Rasmussen (R –…
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Nick Begich pays tearful homage to his “friend and hero Don Young”
The Landfill April 18, 2022
In a press conference Monday, Nick Begich tearfully remembered his “great friend and hero Don Young.” Begich, who co-chaired Young’s 2020 campaign, effusively praised Young before attempting to explain to reporters why he had decided to run against his former friend and mentor before his tragic passing.
“Some might call me a traitor or a backstabber for turning on Don,…
From Russia, with love (and China and Saudi Arabia)
Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Mohammed bin Salman
November 6, 2021
Senate Rules Committee introduces bill to change Sen. Lora Reinbold’s name to Karen Reinbold
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April 23, 2021
Senator Reinbold proposes massive funding increase to Alaska Marine Highway
The Landfill December 17, 2020
In a surprising move, Eagle River Republican Senator Lora Reinbold introduced a bill to increase funding for the Alaska Marine Highway by 3,000%. According…
Alaska Republicans hold socially distanced game night fundraiser
The Landfill October 5, 2020
With the general election less than a month away, Alaska Republicans held a raucous socially distanced game night fundraiser on the Kenai Peninsula to…
White Alaska Young Democrats quit group to make room for marginalized members
The Landfill September 14, 2020
In a surprising move, all white and white-passing members of the Alaska Young Democrats (AYD) resigned from the group en-masse last week. As one…
Pravda awards Suzanne Downing ‘Excellence in Journalism’ award
The Landfill August 4, 2020
For the first time since its inception in 1912, Russia’s state-owned newspaper Pravda has awarded an American, Suzanne Downing, their coveted Excellence in Journalism…
Surviving Anchorage
The Landfill May 1, 2020
You may have recently seen a video from the Anchorage Downtown Partnership titled "We Are Downtown." We thought it was an awesome video but...
ASRC reduces workforce to preserve multi-million dollar executive compensation
The Landfill April 16, 2020
Facing the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) recently announced a series of massive layoffs in order to preserve…
Senator Micciche pledges one year supply of alcohol for legislature if they pass SB 52
The Landfill March 27, 2020
In a daring last minute move, Senator Peter Micciche (R – Soldotna) has pledged a one year supply of alcohol to all members of…
House Republicans unveil new fiscal plan: pray for high oil prices
The Landfill March 23, 2020
Following a crash in oil prices and the collapse of the stock market, House Republicans have unveiled a new fiscal plan: pray for high…
Legislative aide fired for only washing hands for 19 seconds
The Landfill March 6, 2020
Amid growing concern in the Capitol about the spread of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, a legislative aide has been dismissed for only…
Senator von Imhof introduces bill to make Alaskans pay back past dividends
The Landfill March 4, 2020
In a surprise move, Senator Natasha von Imhof (R – Anchorage) introduced a bill that would require Alaskans to pay back past dividends to…
Dunleavy administration finds Bill Walker responsible for Clark Penney sole source contract
The Landfill February 27, 2020
After a rigorous “deep dive” investigation into the origins of the $441,000 sole source contract given to Clark Penney, grandson of top Dunleavy donor…
Juneau Empire hosts lightsaber tournament to determine new editor-in-chief
The Landfill February 19, 2020
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
After the current editor-in-chief and general manager…
Recall Dunleavy “super volunteer” unmasked as Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer
The Landfill February 12, 2020
The Recall Dunleavy campaign is regrouping after an internal investigation revealed that that their top volunteer was Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer (R – Alaska)….
State of Alaska starts selling ad space on Alaska ferries
The Landfill December 26, 2019
Following a disappointing revenue forecast and dismal fiscal outlook, the State of Alaska announced it has begun selling advertising space on Alaska ferries. The…