Where I was on 9/11
September 11, 2021
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was like any other nice fall day in New Mexico. I woke up early to get…
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2013 article by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson claims that “Adolph Hitler was not always a tyrant.”
Paxson Woelber September 10, 2021
In an unusual 2013 article written by now-Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and published on joemiller.us, Bronson claims that “Adolph Hitler was not always a...
Municipality of Anchorage ends contract with Bean’s Cafe to operate Sullivan Arena shelter
Jeff Landfield September 10, 2021
In a letter obtained by the Landmine, the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) informed Lisa Sauder, CEO of Bean's Cafe, that their contract to run...
Lobbyist Ashley Reed sends email to Anchorage Assembly supporting Judy Eledge
Jeff Landfield September 9, 2021
The Landmine has obtained an email from Ashley Reed, a long-time Juneau lobbyist, that was sent to members of the Anchorage Assembly supporting...
An Alaska Landmine original film: This is Still Anchorage
Jeff Landfield September 7, 2021
In the summer of 2019, we produced "This is Anchorage," a film that explored the growing homelessness problem in Alaska's largest city. Two years...
I’m running to create a brighter future
Les Gara September 7, 2021
I want a brighter future, not a state people have been leaving for a record four years in a row. We can do better…
The Sunday Minefield – September 5, 2021
Jeff Landfield September 5, 2021
I hope everyone is enjoying the Labor Day weekend. If you did not make it to the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, tomorrow is…
The Alaska Stalker – September 4, 2021
The Alaska Stalker September 4, 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...
Permanent Fund will not disclose where $200 million set aside for Alaska businesses is invested
Jeff Landfield September 2, 2021
In September 2018, the Board of Trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) passed a resolution allowing for up to $200 million to...
In a time of crisis, Alaskans deserve true leadership
Bill Walker and Heidi Drygas September 2, 2021
Leadership means taking strong positions in Alaskans’ best interests, even in tough times. Alaska certainly is in tough times today. Doing nothing about the…
Scott Kendall, Jahna Lindemuth join new law firm with Bryan Schroeder
Jeff Landfield August 31, 2021
The Landmine has confirmed that attorneys Scott Kendall and Jahna Lindemuth are leaving the law firm Holmes Weddle & Barcott to join a law...
The Sunday Minefield – August 29, 2021
Jeff Landfield 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…
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…