Alaska Landmine Articles

Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Is the State (Governor + Legislature) leaving money on the table?

Brad Keithley   September 9, 2022

Last month we wrote a column entitled “How much would ‘government take’ from oil need to increase to balance the budget.” In that column...

Assembly member Volland’s approach won’t solve Anchorage’s transportation problems

Marc Grober   September 6, 2022

It was simply exhilarating to read Anchorage Assembly member Daniel Volland’s manifesto two weeks ago exhorting Anchorage to make safe...

The Sunday Minefield – September 4, 2022

Jeff Landfield   September 4, 2022

It’s September! Which mean there’s just over two months until the November general election. The gargantuan news this week was Democrat Mary Peltola defeated…

The Alaska Stalker – September 3, 2022

The Alaska Stalker   September 3, 2022

Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you...

Judge rules that Anchorage’s historic Stewart Trail is open to the public

Paxson Woelber   September 3, 2022

On Thursday, Anchorage judge Dani Crosby ruled that a public easement exists on the historic Stewart Trail, which traverses a ridge below McHugh Peak...

Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Where (and why) we differ from DOR’s revised FY23 & FY24 revenue forecast

Brad Keithley   September 2, 2022

Recently, the Department of Revenue (DOR) has been publishing updates (what it labels...

My day at the Alaska State Fair

Jacob Hersh   September 1, 2022

“He who makes a beast of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man.” – Dr. Samuel Johnson Halfway through the sauce-smothered turkey leg,…

The troll caught Salmon Sisters: A cautionary tale of social media disaster

Spenaardvark   August 30, 2022

For those of you not on “Alaska Twitter:” congratulations on preserving your scarce time and mental health. For those of you who are: my…

The Sunday Minefield – August 28, 2022

Jeff Landfield   August 28, 2022

September is nearly here, which means snow will be on the ground in a matter of months. Enjoy what’s left of summer while you…

Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: “People who have money, they will leave 😱😱😱”

Brad Keithley   August 26, 2022

One of the criticisms we hear most often about this column is that we focus too much on the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). The...

Joe Gerace announces new position at Gerace University following departure from Anchorage Health Department

The Landfill   August 24, 2022

Earlier this month, Anchorage Health Department Director Joe Gerace resigned his post following a string of allegations that Gerace had fabricated…

Anchorage should be designed around people, not just cars

Daniel Volland   August 22, 2022

Recently, a visiting presenter to Anchorage gave a talk that resonated with the Anchorage business community and many local leaders. Hosted by the AEDC,...

The Sunday Minefield – August 21, 2022

Jeff Landfield   August 21, 2022

The primary has come and gone, though absentee ballots are still coming in. There were a few big surprises, mostly in State Senate races….

The Alaska Stalker – August 20, 2022

The Alaska Stalker   August 20, 2022

Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you...

The insider guide to an Alaskan gun show

Jacob Hersh   August 20, 2022

“Keep your hand on your gun, Don’t you trust anyone. There’s just one kind of man that you can trust, that’s a dead man, or a gringo like…

Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: How much would “government take” from oil need to increase to balance the budget

Brad Keithley   August 19, 2022

In our column a couple of weeks ago we looked at how much oil production would need to increase to...

Why I support a constitutional convention

Senator Robert Myers   August 18, 2022

This November, voters have a once in a decade opportunity to vote to hold a constitutional convention. We should take that opportunity. The Legislature…

The Sunday Minefield – August 14, 2022

Jeff Landfield   August 14, 2022

The 2022 primary is just two days away! Summer sure is flying by. Make sure to check out our primary election coverage on Tuesday…

Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The impact on Alaska families of broadening the funding base

Brad Keithley   August 12, 2022

Often when we look at the distributional impact of various Alaska funding options we use the analysis developed by the Institute on Taxation and...

Sah Quah

Jeff Landfield | Paxson Woelber | Lee Baxter   August 8, 2022

On April 26, 1886, more than two decades after the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, a Haida man named Sah Quah entered a United...
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