Alaska U.S. House race poised for another serious progressive candidate
January 15, 2026
The Landmine has learned that Naknek resident Bill Hill will soon launch a bid for U.S. House. Hill is working with the progressive consulting...
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Alaska’s natural gas pipeline is a long, long-shot
Joe Paskvan January 13, 2026
Alaskans have been begging, since Alaska’s oil pipeline was completed in the 1970’s, for a gasline project. Long-time Alaskans remember the bumper sticker: “Please…
The Sunday Minefield – January 11, 2026
Jeff Landfield January 11, 2026
The snow has been coming down in Anchorage! Luckily, temperatures are finally forecast to go up later this week. The legislative session begins in…
Moneyball: A Review of Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme”
Jacob Hersh January 9, 2026
“Everything in my life is falling apart, but I’m gonna figure it out.”
–Marty Supreme
This review contains spoilers for “Marty Supreme.”
Writers from Mencken to Tolkien…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The Gaffney Cline Report hits at least one nail squarely on the head
Brad Keithley January 9, 2026
The latest report on the Alaska LNG project submitted by legislative consultants Gaffney, Cline & Associates – “Key Issues – Legislative…
It’s tinfoil hat time for the Permanent Fund endowment plan
Bruce Tangeman January 9, 2026
Endowments have been around for decades. Several universities have been blessed with generous alumni donations that have resulted in endowments nearly as large as…
The Sunday Minefield – January 4, 2026
Jeff Landfield January 4, 2026
The New Year has arrived! The start of the second session of the 34th Legislature is just over two weeks away. The Legislature is…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The PFC’s “Maginot Line” investment strategy
Brad Keithley January 2, 2026
In the news deadzone of Christmas week, 84 days after the close of the fiscal quarter, the Permanent Fund Corporation (PFC) finally posted its...
Why Speaker Edgmon still hasn’t decided if he will run for open Senate seat
Jeff Landfield December 31, 2025
On June 28, Senator Lyman Hoffman (D - Bethel) announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending a 40-year career in the Legislature....
The Sunday Minefield – December 28, 2025
Jeff Landfield December 28, 2025
I hope everyone had a good Christmas! This is the last Sunday Minefield of 2025. Which means the legislative session gets underway in just…
APD records show thousands of police calls made from Midtown Walmart over two-year span
Jeff Landfield December 26, 2025
The Midtown Walmart, located on A Street and Benson, has long been a magnet for Anchorage's vagrant and homeless population. An investigation...
The Sunday Minefield – December 21, 2025
Jeff Landfield December 21, 2025
Happy Solstice everyone! Today also happens to be my birthday. Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. I hope everyone has a…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: A third, a third, and a third
Brad Keithley December 19, 2025
While not everything the governing statutes require, the fiscal submissions last week and this week by the administration of Governor Mike Dunleavy (R -…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: They don’t really object to “free money;” they just want more of it to flow to their pockets instead
Brad Keithley December 15, 2025
Some recent comments reminded us that it's been a while since we wrote about the Tax Avoidance...
The Sunday Minefield – December 14, 2025
Jeff Landfield December 14, 2025
I am writing this week’s column from Prudhoe Bay! If you were following my journey from Fairbanks to Prudhoe on the Haul Road (Dalton…
Why Alaskans should support President Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine
Paul Fuhs December 10, 2025
In August, Alaska was honored to host the peace negotiations between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Beyond the positive images of world leaders...
State paid for trip to Switzerland for Human Rights Commission board chair and executive director
Jeff Landfield December 9, 2025
The Landmine has confirmed the State of Alaska paid for a weeklong trip to Switzerland for the board chair and executive director of the...
The Sunday Minefield – December 7, 2025
Jeff Landfield December 7, 2025
Christmas is just over two weeks away! 2026 will be here before we know it. The Alaska Republican Party met and decided on names…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Dahlstrom is gaslighting Alaskans
Brad Keithley December 5, 2025
In a recent op-ed in the Anchorage Daily News, current Lieutenant Governor - and declared candidate for Governor - Nancy Dahlstrom (R - Alaska)...
Parents play the biggest role in what their kids do online
Azri-el Sellers and Kaila Pfister December 3, 2025
When our daughter was 11 and the COVID lockdown was in full swing, she, like many of the preteens and teens around her, turned…