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The Sunday Minefield – October 25, 2020

Jeff Landfield October 25, 2020

The November 3 general election is just over a week away. High numbers of absentee ballots and in-person early votes continue. Just like the primary, we will not know the final results for at least a week after the election – when the absentee results are reported. If some of the races are very close it could be longer….

The Alaska Stalker – October 22, 2020

The Alaska Stalker
October 22, 2020

The Sunday Minefield – October 18, 2020

Jeff Landfield
October 18, 2020

Austin Quinn-Davidson elected new Assembly chair, will become acting mayor

Jeff Landfield
October 16, 2020

A booze-infused cookie business, a rogue reporter, and an escort: The downfall of Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz

Jeff Landfield with Paxson Woelber
October 15, 2020

Bombshell: Reporter Maria Athens threatens to kill Mayor Berkowitz in disturbing voicemail

Jeff Landfield October 12, 2020

In a disturbing voicemail obtained by the Alaska Landmine, FOX/ABC reporter Maria Athens threatened to kill Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz...

College during COVID

Jacob Hersh October 12, 2020

“Seldom have I ever questioned the end, Still I grow frost when I’m reminded.” -Parquet Courts, “Before the Water Gets Too High” On the best of days…

The Sunday Minefield – October 11, 2020

Jeff Landfield October 11, 2020

What a wild week. Between Suzanne Downing's crazy Facebook Live video at a Republican fundraiser and the wild Maria Athens scandal, it was a...

Maria Athens scandal gets even stranger, Andy Kriner now part of the story

Jeff Landfield October 11, 2020

In a bizarre plot twist in the Maria Athens scandal, Andy Kriner is now part of the story. Not long after Athens posted her...

Memo from Education Commissioner clarifies statutory minimum instruction must be met

Jeff Landfield October 5, 2020

A memo obtained by the Alaska Landmine, from Department of Education Commissioner Michael Johnson, clarifies that school districts in Alaska...

The Sunday Minefield – October 4, 2020

Jeff Landfield October 4, 2020

October has arrived. The general election is less than a month away. Things are about to get very loose. The first tranche of in-state…

Public Safety report shows Al Gross and hunting partner both shot bear in 1995

Landmine Staff September 29, 2020

A Department of Public Safety report dated 10/21/1995 shows that Al Gross and his hunting partner, Jeff Jones, both shot and killed a bear...

The Sunday Minefield – September 27, 2020

Jeff Landfield September 27, 2020

October is just a few days away. The snow will be here before we know it. As weeks go in Alaska, this one was…

Brown bear breaks into Anchorage Zoo, kills 16-year-old alpaca named Caesar

Landmine Staff September 23, 2020

A 16-year-old alpaca named Caesar was killed by a brown bear some time on Saturday night, according to a press release sent out by...

The Sunday Minefield – September 20, 2020

Jeff Landfield September 20, 2020

The first tranche of overseas absentee ballots went out on Friday. This was after the week was consumed over a lawsuit against the Division…

Alaska Oil and Gas Association CEO takes off the gloves on Mike Porcaro Show

Jeff Landfield September 18, 2020

Yesterday, Kara Moriarty, the President/CEO of the Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) called into the Mike Porcaro Show on 650 KENI. Morning show...

Senate Republicans hold joint fundraiser in Anchorage

Jeff Landfield September 17, 2020

Last night the Senate Republicans held a joint fundraiser at the Matanuska Brewing Company in Anchorage. It was a packed event that included lobbyists,...

The Sunday Minefield – September 13, 2020

Jeff Landfield September 13, 2020

Fall is definitely in the air. The snow will be here before we know it. The November 3 general election is just over seven…

Former Municipal attorney awarded $50,000 contract by Anchorage Assembly

Jeff Landfield September 10, 2020

Dennis Wheeler, the former Anchorage Municipal attorney under Mayor Dan Sullivan, was awarded a contract not to exceed $50,000 by the Anchorage Assembly. According…

Assembly Chair Rivera offers Young Democrats exclusive paid contract with Assembly

Jeff Landfield September 9, 2020

Yesterday, Anchorage Assembly Chair Felix Rivera made a Facebook post in a private Facebook group, Alaska Young Democrat Members, offering paid contract work for...