Alaska Landmine Articles

Prop 2 will damage Alaska tourism statewide: Vote no to keep this sustainable industry healthy

Jillian Simpson   September 20, 2024

As the CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association, I’m proud to represent the thousands of small businesses, families, and individuals who make up...

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Growth rates

Brad Keithley   September 20, 2024

Occasionally, we check in on the contribution of various sectors to the overall Alaskan economy, where Alaskans are spending their money (and how much),…

The Sunday Minefield – September 15, 2024

Jeff Landfield   September 15, 2024

Fall is in the air! Below freezing temperatures will be here before we know it. The November general election is just is just 51…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: What the latest state-level IRS data tells us

Brad Keithley   September 13, 2024

About a year ago, we took a look on these pages at what the then-most recent state-level data from the Internal…

Out-of-state interests are undermining Alaska’s elections

Mikaela Emswiler   September 13, 2024

In a dramatic turn of events, the Alaska Democrat Party is now expressing disdain over the ranked-choice voting system (RCV) with the same fervor...

Alaska Landmine content creators vote to unionize

The Landfill   September 12, 2024

On Thursday, Alaska Landmine content creators Paxson Woelber and Scott Jensen announced that they had voted to unionize and would soon initiate…

When egos clash: A look at the Tyreek Hill traffic stop incident

Terre Gales   September 12, 2024

For some reason, traffic stops expose the raw tensions of authority and power dynamics in America, and the recent incident involving NFL star Tyreek...

Ask a Cat: Tourists, societal problems, and black cats

Cat   September 9, 2024

Pumpkin spice problems? Autumn got you down? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear…

The Sunday Minefield – September 8, 2024

Jeff Landfield   September 8, 2024

It’s the first week of the NFL season! It’s always nice to watch some football games on Sunday when fall is in the air….

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Some observations on campaign positions

Brad Keithley   September 6, 2024

As we have read their position statements in the Alaska Beacon and on their websites and followed their social media posts, we have developed...

The Sunday Minefield – September 1, 2024

Jeff Landfield   September 1, 2024

Summer is, unfortunately, coming to a close. Tomorrow is Labor Day, which to me has always signified the end of summer. It’s also the…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Our monthly Permanent Fund charts

Brad Keithley   August 30, 2024

As some readers may be aware, monthly as the data becomes available, we post charts on our Facebook,

The Sunday Minefield – August 25, 2024

Jeff Landfield   August 25, 2024

The August primary has come and gone, though four precincts and many absentee and early votes have yet to be counted. Turnout is currently…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: An interim 2024 state revenue and budget update

Brad Keithley   August 23, 2024

Over the past two years, we have used columns during the summer and fall to fill gaps in the Department of Revenue’s (DOR) regular...

Ask a Cat: Workplace problems, an awkward hookup, and cat ladies

Cat   August 19, 2024

Back to school challenges? Workplace conundrums? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear Cat, I work...

The Sunday Minefield – August 18, 2024

Jeff Landfield   August 18, 2024

Tuesday’s primary is just two days away! Early and absentee voting has been taking place since early August, though turnout has been fairly low….

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Some follow-up on why there is not a Permanent Fund “fiscal crisis”

Brad Keithley   August 16, 2024

In last week’s column, we explained why claims by some that the Permanent Fund is facing a “fiscal...

The Sunday Minefield – August 11, 2024

Jeff Landfield   August 11, 2024

The August 20 primary is just nine days away. While the primary will only actually impact a few races, candidates all over the state…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: No, there is not – repeat, not – a Permanent Fund “fiscal crisis”

Brad Keithley   August 9, 2024

Sometimes we are accused of “burying the lead” to these columns by only reaching our primary point a few paragraphs down. Maybe that’s true....

Ask a Cat: Donald Trump, house cleaning, and childless cat ladies

Cat   August 5, 2024

Not sure what to do with your life? Need an all knowing and wise feline to guide you? E-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or, if you’re feeling…
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