In response to CIRI supporting recall, Dunleavy orders National Guard seizure of Fire Island
August 19, 2019
In response to the recent announcement that the Cook Inlet Region, Inc (CIRI) will support the recall effort of Governor Mike Dunleavy (R -…
Alaska Landmine Articles
The Sunday Minefield – August 18, 2019
Jeff Landfield August 18, 2019
As the heat, smoke, and long summer days continue around much of Alaska, things in the political world are also heating up. Governor Mike…
The Alaska Stalker – August 15, 2019
Alaska Stalker August 15, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
The Sunday Minefield – August 11, 2019
Jeff Landfield August 11, 2019
This has been a tough week. My friend, Senator Chris Birch, suddenly passed away on Wednesday night. If you were lucky enough to have…
The Alaska Stalker – August 8, 2019
Alaska Stalker August 8, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
The real crisis in Anchorage is leadership
Mike Dingman August 5, 2019
So, recently the Municipality of Anchorage suddenly came down with a case of “crisis.”
You’ve seen this before, much like an 8th grader the morning…
The Sunday Minefield – August 4, 2019
Jeff Landfield August 4, 2019
It’s been another eventful week in Alaska politics. The Legislature passed some key legislation that included funding for the capital budget and a $1,600…
The Alaska Stalker – August 1, 2019
Alaska Stalker August 1, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
Former Juneau Empire reporter responds to former Juneau Empire editor’s ridiculous attack
Kevin Baird July 29, 2019
Suzanne Downing is no longer the editor of the Juneau Empire. And that’s a good thing because it looks as though she has lost…
The Sunday Minefield – July 28, 2019
Jeff Landfield July 28, 2019
What a week this has been. Things in Juneau are as loose as ever. The Legislature is still trying to decide on the amount…
The Alaska Stalker – July 25, 2019
Alaska Stalker July 25, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
The Sunday Minefield – July 21, 2019
Jeff Landfield July 21, 2019
The battle over the location of the second special session ended this week when Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) amended the location of…
The Alaska Stalker – July, 18, 2019
Alaska Stalker July 18, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
The Sunday Minefield – July 14, 2019
Jeff Landfield July 14, 2019
This week may go down as one of the loosest in Alaska political history. While the majority of the Legislature convened in Juneau on…
The Alaska Stalker – July 11, 2019
Alaska Stalker July 11, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
The next generation of Alaskan entrepreneurs are counting on stronger leadership
Rachel Kallander July 11, 2019
I can’t help but wonder how Alaskans will think back on the summer of 2019. Among heat waves, forest fires, rapidly changing climate, and…
For the future of Alaska, protect the University
Former UAA Student Government Leaders (Listed Below) July 10, 2019
Representatives & Senators:
At some point or another, each one of us has had the opportunity to serve the University of Alaska (UA) as UAA…
House Republicans flee to Canada to escape second special session
The Landfill July 8, 2019
In a stunning move, the 15 members of House Minority have fled to Canada to escape the second special session called by Governor Mike…
The Sunday Minefield – July 7, 2019
Jeff Landfield July 7, 2019
I hope everyone enjoyed the 4th of July and the weekend. The heat is pure murder. I did a 2 night hike of Kesugi…
Rep. Fields leads legislators on 40 day, 40 night pilgrimage into Chugach to find “homeless promised land”
The Landfill July 2, 2019
In a shocking move on Monday, Representative Zach Fields (D – Anchorage), announced he would lead several Democratic legislators, as well as Representative Sara…