The Sunday Minefield – April 28, 2019
April 28, 2019
As the 100th day of the legislative session has come and gone, things are starting to heat up in Juneau. It’s anyone’s guess when…
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Tammie Wilson, Colleen Sullivan-Leonard to fight in UFC style cage match
The Landfill April 24, 2019
After a tense moment in the House Finance Committee between Representative Tammie Wilson (R – North Pole) and Representative Colleen Sullivan-Leonard (R – Wasilla),…
The Sunday Minefield – April 21, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 21, 2019
Happy Easter to all of our Christian readers. And happy Passover to all of our Jewish readers. A lot happened this week in Juneau,…
The Sunday Minefield – April 14, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 14, 2019
If you are lucky enough to be in Southcentral Alaska this weekend, you know how beautiful the weather is. Spring is definitely here! I…
The Sunday Minefield – April 7, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 7, 2019
I apologize for the late posting of the column this week. Last night was legislative skits and let’s just say I stayed out a…
On Alaska, weiners, and journalism
Kevin Baird April 3, 2019
I quit my job reporting on politics at the Alaska State Capitol on March 14. Boom. Done. I told myself after I quit that…
Why I’m voting for the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax
Christopher Constant March 31, 2019
My name is Christopher Constant. I represent Downtown, South Addition, Fairview, Mountain View, and Government Hill on the Anchorage Assembly. I read the argument…
The Sunday Minefield – March 31, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 31, 2019
If you were lucky enough to be in Juneau this week, you would have enjoyed some beautiful, sunny weather. Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R…
Why I’m voting against the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax
Darwin Biwer March 30, 2019
My name is Darwin Biwer. I have been the owner of Darwin’s Theory since it’s beginning in 1981. I am writing about the Anchorage…
The Sunday Minefield – March 24, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 24, 2019
It’s been another busy and crazy week in Alaska politics. The House Finance Committee budget meetings throughout the State kicked off on Friday in…
The Sunday Minefield – March 17, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 17, 2019
It’s been another action packed week in Alaska politics. Between the budget, PFD, and crime bills, the legislature has been busy. Governor Michael J….
The Sunday Minefield – March 10, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 10, 2019
Oh, boy. It’s been quite the week in Juneau. Loose does not even begin to describe it. Between the ghost hunter guy making the…
Governor Walker was right about the Pebble Mine
Bruce Switzer March 8, 2019
Former Governor Bill Walker was absolutely correct. The Army Corps of Engineers Pebble Mine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a waste of time and…
The Sunday Minefield – March 3, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 3, 2019
It was another busy week for Alaska politics. This week marked the halfway point of the “90-day” legislative session. Because it took a month…
The Sunday Minefield – February 24, 2019
Jeff Landfield February 24, 2019
It was another busy week in Juneau. Both Alaska Senators, and the Chief Justice, addressed joint sessions of the Alaska Legislature. The House has…
The Sunday Minefield – February 17, 2019
Jeff Landfield February 17, 2019
What a week it has been in Juneau. After continued drama, the House finally managed to organize after breaking the previous record, set in…
The Alaska Stalker – February 14, 2019
Alaska Stalker February 14, 2019
Welcome to a very special edition of the Alaska Stalker.
An open letter to Governor Dunleavy
Jeff Landfield February 10, 2019
Dear Governor Michael J. Dunleavy,
I know you are busy handling the affairs of State government. I just wanted to take a moment of your…
The Sunday Minefield – February 10, 2019
Jeff Landfield February 10, 2019
As week five of the legislative session is about to begin, the House is still unorganized. On a positive note, they broke the record…
The Alaska Stalker – February 7, 2019
Alaska Stalker February 7, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. Have...