Alaska’s gasline: Facts vs. the ‘Failure Crowd’
May 8, 2026
The debate surrounding the Alaska LNG Project includes quite a bit of constructive dialogue, but outliers like Bruce Tangeman view this project and Alaska’s...
Community Voices
Know your coalition: Before politicians parrot or legislate for the anti-trawl mob
Adam Trombley June 10, 2026
A Question for Every Politician in The Room Every elected official and candidate has the right to take a position on fisheries policy. That's democracy.
A few simple gasline questions need to be answered
Bruce Tangeman May 7, 2026
“Well, that escalated quickly.” Those are the words of the stately gentleman Ron Burgundy from “The Anchorman” but also certainly apply to the debate/circus...
More than a convention: Alaska’s moment to lead
Jarret Freeman May 6, 2026
The upcoming Alaska State GOP Convention is more than a meeting of party members. It is a defining moment for the direction of leadership…
The greatest risk to Alaska LNG? The Alaska State Legislature
Harold Hollis April 22, 2026
Alaskans often ask me what the greatest risk is to the Final Investment Decision and the ultimate construction of the Alaska LNG Project. My...
Why I am running for the Chugach Electric Board of Directors
Todd Lindley April 21, 2026
To borrow from a regular contributor of the Alaska Landmine, Mr. Brad Keithley, this chart may shed some light on the reality of Southcentral...
Why I voted no on HB 194 and why it matters for Alaska
Representative Carolyn Hall April 17, 2026
I want to be clear: I believe Hilcorp, and any large, profitable S corporation operating in Alaska, should be paying taxes. Like many Alaskans,...
Does integrity fly out the window the moment you’re elected?
Mike Nield April 10, 2026
When I think of the levels of government in Alaska I think of the Spiderman memes where all three are pointing…
Alaskans deserve a vote in the Senate on raising the age of consent to 18 from 16
Keeley Olson April 3, 2026
Alaska has the highest rate of rape in the United States – more than three times the national average. Over half (51.1%) of all...
An interview with Alan Lambert on his role in the film “Blue Moon”
Grant Keller February 24, 2026
Alan Lambert is a Dublin based artist who has been working in film and television for over 30 years. He has painted murals, backdrops,...
Dysfunction junction
Joe Paskvan February 16, 2026
Despite being a petrostate, Alaska is in economic trouble. Despite constitutional establishment of Alaska’s Permanent Fund protecting our principal, our spendable buckets of savings…
My message to the Anchorage Assembly: Less woke and more work
Brett Huber February 6, 2026
If Anchorage residents ever wonder why so many problems in this city feel unresolved, they need only watch the Anchorage Assembly in action. Or...
The Palmer Debacle: A masterclass in small town debauchery
Chris Sant January 27, 2026
From the outside, Palmer sells itself as a small Alaskan town with family values and pride in our pioneer spirit. From the inside, it...
Alaska’s natural gas pipeline is a long, long-shot
Joe Paskvan January 13, 2026
Alaskans have been begging, since Alaska’s oil pipeline was completed in the 1970’s, for a gasline project. Long-time Alaskans remember the bumper sticker: “Please…
It’s tinfoil hat time for the Permanent Fund endowment plan
Bruce Tangeman January 9, 2026
Endowments have been around for decades. Several universities have been blessed with generous alumni donations that have resulted in endowments nearly as large as…
Why Alaskans should support President Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine
Paul Fuhs December 10, 2025
In August, Alaska was honored to host the peace negotiations between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Beyond the positive images of world leaders...