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The Sunday Minefield – November 3, 2024

Jeff Landfield   November 3, 2024

The November general election is just two days away! I think it’s safe to say we are all looking forward to the non-stop TV ads, radio ads, and political mailers coming to an end. Alaskans have been early and absentee voting in record numbers, with nearly 100,000 early and absentee votes cast through Friday (11/1/2024). Those numbers are sure…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Giving up on the PFD is giving up on the Alaska economy and Alaska families

Brad Keithley   October 26, 2024

In the adjacent “Facebook chat room” during the taping Tuesday of a segment on Alaska revenue...

Republicans are seriously outpacing Democrats in Alaska early voting

Jeff Landfield   October 25, 2024

Early voting in Alaska began on Monday, October 21. According to a report sent out by the Alaska Division of Election, just over 20,000…

Ask a Cat: Friend dilemma, an unlikely fight, and Alaska exodus

Cat   October 21, 2024

Is your mood falling with the leaves? Love life conundrums? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously

The Sunday Minefield – October 20, 2024

Jeff Landfield   October 20, 2024

The November general election is just over two weeks away! Early and absentee voting starts tomorrow. Third quarter Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports were…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: All the charts

Brad Keithley   October 20, 2024

While some may know us primarily or even only through these weekly columns, they represent only a small part of the work we do…

House District 22: Don’t let special interests buy your voice

Stephanie Taylor   October 16, 2024

As a 50+ year resident of Anchorage, I’ve seen a few constants in this state: fireweed blooming in summer, non-stop construction on the Seward…

The VET PFAS Act, a safety net for veterans and their families in Alaska

Jonathan Sharp   October 16, 2024

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are life-saving chemicals that invisibly jeopardized the health of U.S. military firefighters for decades when the Department of National...

The Sunday Minefield – October 13, 2024

Jeff Landfield   October 13, 2024

The November general election is just over three weeks away! Early and absentee voting starts on October 21. It was a pretty busy week…

Sen. Kelly Merrick gets sideways with resource industry over $10,000 Robin Brena donation

Jeff Landfield   October 11, 2024

Senator Kelly Merrick (R - Eagle River) is in a tight race against her Republican challenger Jared Goecker. Combined, their campaigns have raised nearly...

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: It’s all about the base

Brad Keithley   October 11, 2024

For some, the 2014 pop song “All About That Bass” is a long-forgotten “one-hit wonder.” For others, it’s an

Ask a Cat: Exes, clothing, and prenups

Cat   October 8, 2024

Can’t get over the one that got away? Troublesome coworker? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously

The Sunday Minefield – October 6, 2024

Jeff Landfield   October 6, 2024

Fall is definitely in the air! Snow will be here before we know it. The November 5 general election is just over four weeks…

With calls to destroy Israel and kill Zionists, PSL Anchorage commemorates October 7 terrorist attack

The Alaska Landmine   October 5, 2024

On October 5, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) Anchorage met at Anchorage’s Town Square Park to commemorate the anniversary...

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: A relook at sales taxes

Brad Keithley   October 4, 2024

Over the years, we have been less than supportive of using a statewide sales tax to help address Alaska’s fiscal deficits. While certainly not…

Anchorage Assembly lifts jaywalking ordinance, pedestrian deaths spike

Keith McCormick   October 2, 2024

This year Anchorage has witnessed a tragic, unsettling, and statistically significant rise in pedestrian fatalities. Deaths that serve as a grim reminder of failed...
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