The Sunday Minefield – August 29, 2021
August 29, 2021
What a weekend we had in Anchorage! I can’t believe it will be September in a few days. As the third special session drags…
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A night at the Sullivan Arena mass shelter
Jeff Landfield August 24, 2021
On Friday evening I walked into the Sullivan Arena mass shelter to spend the night. I had no idea what to expect. As I…
The Sunday Minefield – August 22, 2021
Jeff Landfield August 22, 2021
After some great weather in Anchorage this week, it’s rain today. The special session in Juneau is a week old tomorrow, though little has…
The Alaska Stalker – August 21, 2021
The Alaska Stalker August 21, 2021
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...
“You need to tell people how terrible this is:” A report from inside an Alaska hospital
Anonymous August 20, 2021
“You need to tell people how terrible this is,” a patient pleaded with me as we placed him on oxygen support, “this isn’t the...
Former Anchorage School Board president charged with six felony counts of theft and fraud
Jeff Landfield August 20, 2021
Charging documents obtained by the Landmine show that former Anchorage School Board member and president Elisa Vakalis (formerly Elisa Snelling) has...
Watch: Interview with Bill Walker and Heidi Drygas
Jeff Landfield August 18, 2021
Jeff Landfield sat down with former Governor Bill Walker and former Labor Commissioner Heidi Drygas. They announced yesterday they are running as an Independent...
One year before primary, Alaska governor’s race starts to heat up
Jeff Landfield August 17, 2021
With a year before Alaska's new single primary (364 days to be exact as the 2022 primary will be held on August 16), the...
The Sunday Minefield – August 15, 2021
Jeff Landfield August 15, 2021
It was a busy week in Alaska politics. Legislators are heading to Juneau this weekend for the third special session, which convenes tomorrow at…
The importance of the Civil Air Patrol in Alaska
Bryan Emerson August 12, 2021
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the longtime civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, and is a valued member of its total force….
The Sunday Minefield – August 8, 2021
Jeff Landfield August 8, 2021
It’s pouring rain in Anchorage as I am writing this! It was a relatively quiet week for Alaska politics. The Legislature is set to…
The Alaska Stalker – August 7, 2021
The Alaska Stalker August 7, 2021
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...
Stewart Trail blockader Frank Pugh demands arrest of Landmine team and elected officials
Paxson Woelber, with additional reporting by Jeff Landfield August 6, 2021
In 2019, the Alaska Landmine published the special feature "One Man's Mountain," which...
Gov. Dunleavy solicits $250,000 media contract to educate public on proposed constitutional amendment
Jeff Landfield August 4, 2021
The Office of the Governor posted a public notice yesterday soliciting a $250,000 media contract for "a public education and information campaign...
Latest Permanent Fund projections show statutory PFD would consume over 80% of structured draw
Jeff Landfield August 2, 2021
The latest History and Projection report from the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation reveals some interesting data. The statutory Permanent Fund...
The Sunday Minefield – August 1, 2021
Jeff Landfield August 1, 2021
Summer if really flying by. It’s already August, which means fall is just around the corner. I hope everyone is enjoying the great weather…
Governor Dunleavy delays start of special session to August 16
Jeff Landfield July 29, 2021
Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska) announced he has delayed the start of the third special session from August 2 to August 16. This...
Democratic State Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson considering run for U.S. Senate
Jeff Landfield July 27, 2021
Anchorage Democratic State Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson is weighing a run against incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski (R - Alaska), who is up for reelection...
Tshibaka campaign blames Kenai River Sportfishing Association for Kelly Tshibaka’s illegal sport fishing license
Jeff Landfield and Paxson Woelber July 26, 2021
In the latest twist to "Fishgate," the campaign of...
The Sunday Minefield – July 25, 2021
Jeff Landfield July 25, 2021
Summer is really flying by! August is just one week away, meaning fall is just around the corner, unfortunately. Another special session is set…