The Sunday Minefield – September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022
It’s September! Which mean there’s just over two months until the November general election. The gargantuan news this week was Democrat Mary Peltola defeated…
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The Alaska Stalker – September 3, 2022
The Alaska Stalker September 3, 2022
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you...
Judge rules that Anchorage’s historic Stewart Trail is open to the public
Paxson Woelber September 3, 2022
On Thursday, Anchorage judge Dani Crosby ruled that a public easement exists on the historic Stewart Trail, which traverses a ridge below McHugh Peak...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Where (and why) we differ from DOR’s revised FY23 & FY24 revenue forecast
Brad Keithley September 2, 2022
Recently, the Department of Revenue (DOR) has been publishing updates (what it labels...
My day at the Alaska State Fair
Jacob Hersh September 1, 2022
“He who makes a beast of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man.”
– Dr. Samuel Johnson
Halfway through the sauce-smothered turkey leg,…
The troll caught Salmon Sisters: A cautionary tale of social media disaster
Spenaardvark August 30, 2022
For those of you not on “Alaska Twitter:” congratulations on preserving your scarce time and mental health. For those of you who are: my…
The Sunday Minefield – August 28, 2022
Jeff Landfield August 28, 2022
September is nearly here, which means snow will be on the ground in a matter of months. Enjoy what’s left of summer while you…
More details made available about Mayor Charlie Pierce’s resignation
Jeff Landfield August 28, 2022
Additional details about Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) Mayor Charlie Pierce's abrupt resignation have been provided by KPB Attorney Sean Kelley. In an email sent...
Mayor Charlie Pierce resigned due to workplace harassment situation, not to focus on gubernatorial campaign
Jeff Landfield August 26, 2022
Today, Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) Mayor Charlie Pierce announced he is resigning as mayor to focus...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: “People who have money, they will leave 😱😱😱”
Brad Keithley August 26, 2022
One of the criticisms we hear most often about this column is that we focus too much on the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). The...
Anchorage should be designed around people, not just cars
Daniel Volland August 22, 2022
Recently, a visiting presenter to Anchorage gave a talk that resonated with the Anchorage business community and many local leaders. Hosted by the AEDC,...
The Sunday Minefield – August 21, 2022
Jeff Landfield August 21, 2022
The primary has come and gone, though absentee ballots are still coming in. There were a few big surprises, mostly in State Senate races….
Former legislator Dean Westlake killed in Anchorage, son charged with his murder
Jeff Landfield August 21, 2022
According to court documents obtained by the Alaska Landmine, former Representative Dean Westlake died in Anchorage on Saturday morning at a home on...
The Alaska Stalker – August 20, 2022
The Alaska Stalker August 20, 2022
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you...
The insider guide to an Alaskan gun show
Jacob Hersh August 20, 2022
“Keep your hand on your gun,
Don’t you trust anyone.
There’s just one kind of man that you can trust,
that’s a dead man,
or a gringo like…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: How much would “government take” from oil need to increase to balance the budget
Brad Keithley August 19, 2022
In our column a couple of weeks ago we looked at how much oil production would need to increase to...
Why I support a constitutional convention
Senator Robert Myers August 18, 2022
This November, voters have a once in a decade opportunity to vote to hold a constitutional convention. We should take that opportunity. The Legislature…
The Sunday Minefield – August 14, 2022
Jeff Landfield August 14, 2022
The 2022 primary is just two days away! Summer sure is flying by. Make sure to check out our primary election coverage on Tuesday…
Anime, memes, and bear husbandry: Huhnkie Lee’s esoteric campaign for U.S. Senate
Jacob Hersh August 13, 2022
Alaska has always had a reputation for outsider candidates who don’t quite fit into a category, and who make a name for themselves through...
Live 2022 Primary election coverage from the Alaska Landmine
The Alaska Landmine August 12, 2022
We are excited to again be providing live coverage for Tuesday's primary. Tune in to watch the Landmine's Jeff Landfield, former Representative Charisse Millett,...