The Sunday Minefield – August 22, 2021
August 22, 2021
After some great weather in Anchorage this week, it’s rain today. The special session in Juneau is a week old tomorrow, though little has…
Alaska Landmine Articles
“You need to tell people how terrible this is:” A report from inside an Alaska hospital
Anonymous August 20, 2021
“You need to tell people how terrible this is,” a patient pleaded with me as we placed him on oxygen support, “this isn’t the...
The Sunday Minefield – August 15, 2021
Jeff Landfield August 15, 2021
It was a busy week in Alaska politics. Legislators are heading to Juneau this weekend for the third special session, which convenes tomorrow at…
The importance of the Civil Air Patrol in Alaska
Bryan Emerson August 12, 2021
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the longtime civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, and is a valued member of its total force….
The Sunday Minefield – August 8, 2021
Jeff Landfield August 8, 2021
It’s pouring rain in Anchorage as I am writing this! It was a relatively quiet week for Alaska politics. The Legislature is set to…
The Alaska Stalker – August 7, 2021
The Alaska Stalker August 7, 2021
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...
Stewart Trail blockader Frank Pugh demands arrest of Landmine team and elected officials
Paxson Woelber, with additional reporting by Jeff Landfield August 6, 2021
In 2019, the Alaska Landmine published the special feature "One Man's Mountain," which...
Alaska Landmine to launch new Landmine Health section
The Landfill August 5, 2021
The Alaska Landmine is excited to announce the launch of a new section called Landmine Health. The section will focus on educating readers on…
The Sunday Minefield – August 1, 2021
Jeff Landfield August 1, 2021
Summer if really flying by. It’s already August, which means fall is just around the corner. I hope everyone is enjoying the great weather…
The Sunday Minefield – July 25, 2021
Jeff Landfield July 25, 2021
Summer is really flying by! August is just one week away, meaning fall is just around the corner, unfortunately. Another special session is set…
The Alaska Stalker – July 24, 2021
The Alaska Stalker July 24, 2021
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 Sunday Minefield – July 18, 2021
Jeff Landfield July 19, 2021
I hope everyone enjoyed the awesome weekend! It was probably the best one yet this summer. This week’s column is a day late due…
The Sunday Minefield – July 11, 2021
Jeff Landfield July 11, 2021
It’s sad to think summer is nearly halfway over. I hope everyone is enjoying it despite the cooler than normal temperatures. It was relatively…
The Alaska Stalker – July 10, 2021
The Alaska Stalker July 10, 2021
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 Sunday Minefield – July 4, 2021
Jeff Landfield July 4, 2021
Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone had a good one. The weather in Southcentral was not bad, and judging by the photos, the…
Alaska’s Fiscal Crisis—and a Proposed Solution
Cliff Groh June 30, 2021
The State of Alaska has a problem taller than Denali. We cannot pay for our education, roads, public safety, and residents’ Permanent…
The Sunday Minefield – June 27, 2021
Jeff Landfield June 27, 2021
It’s almost July and a budget has still not been sent to Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska). The Legislature came back into a…
The Alaska Stalker – June 26, 2021
The Alaska Stalker June 26, 2021
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 Sunday Minefield – June 20, 2021 (Special Loose Unit Edition)
Jeff Landfield June 20, 2021
As weeks go in Alaska politics, this was one of the the loosest I can remember since starting the Landmine in October of 2017....
The Sunday Minefield – June 13, 2021
Jeff Landfield June 13, 2021
The weather has been amazing in Anchorage this week! I hope everyone is out enjoying it. It’s mid-June and a budget has still not…