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What the hell is happening in Juneau

Jeff Landfield   June 18, 2021

With just under nine hours left before the end of the special session, things in Juneau have gone completely off the rails. Governor Mike…

Legislature barely passes budget, $525 dividend and uncertainty with effective date

Jeff Landfield   June 16, 2021

With just over two weeks to go before a government shutdown, the Alaska Legislature was able to pass a budget with the bare minimum...

The Sunday Minefield – June 13, 2021

Jeff Landfield   June 13, 2021

The weather has been amazing in Anchorage this week! I hope everyone is out enjoying it. It’s mid-June and a budget has still not…

The Alaska Stalker – June 12, 2021

The Alaska Stalker   June 12, 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...

Anchorage Assembly to provide transition funds for incoming Bronson administration

Jeff Landfield   June 12, 2021

The Anchorage Assembly will vote to provide transition funds for the incoming Bronson administration, according to Assemblymember...

Rep. Geran Tarr sends scathing email to Juneau Assembly about “unacceptable human rights” issues in Juneau

Jeff Landfield   June 8, 2021

Anchorage Representative Geran Tarr (D - Anchorage) sent a scathing email to members of Juneau...

The Sunday Minefield – June 6, 2021

Jeff Landfield   June 6, 2021

What a beautiful weekend it has been in Anchorage! Alaskans all over Southcentral have been out enjoying the weekend I am so happy to…

US Coast Guard helicopter rescues three on giant inflatable pink flamingo

Paxson Woelber   June 6, 2021

On Saturday, a Kodiak-based US Coast Guard helicopter rescued three adults and two small dogs who had been recreating in the ocean on a...

The irony of Kristie Babcock’s attack on Chief Justice Joel Bolger

Anonymous   June 4, 2021

The opinion piece by Kristie Babcock recently published in the Anchorage Daily News, in which she accuses Chief Justice Joel Bolger of being a...

Senate President Peter Micciche files for reelection

Jeff Landfield   June 3, 2021

Senate President Peter Micciche (R – Soldotna) filed a letter of intent yesterday for reelection. This allows him to start campaigning and raising money,…

The Sunday Minefield – May 30, 2021

Jeff Landfield   May 30, 2021

I hope everyone is having a good Memorial Day weekend. Let’s not forget the reason for this holiday weekend – to honor military personnel…

No budget and half-baked plans continue to be the norm in Juneau

Jeff Landfield   May 29, 2021

If you’ve been paying any attention to Alaska politics, you’re aware of the paralysis that continues to plague the Legislature. I arrived in Juneau...

The Alaska Stalker – May 29, 2021

The Alaska Stalker   May 29, 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...

The Sunday Minefield – May 23, 2021

Jeff Landfield   May 24, 2021

I know the column is a day late. I needed a break yesterday. The weather in Juneau today is amazing! I am finally heading…

Senate passes budget after long and contentious last day of session

Jeff Landfield   May 20, 2021

The following are excerpts from two recent editions of the Alaska Policial Report, which is a separate business from the Landmine. The first is...

The Sunday Minefield – May 16, 2021

Jeff Landfield   May 16, 2021

The constitutional session limit is three days away, and an operating budget has yet to be passed by the legislature. But the legislature need…

The Alaska Stalker – May 15, 2021

The Alaska Stalker   May 15, 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...

Governor Dunleavy calls two special sessions

Jeff Landfield   May 13, 2021

In a press release issued this afternoon, Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) announced he has issued proclamations for two special sessions. The first…

John Moller abruptly leaves Governor’s Office with no explanation

Jeff Landfield   May 12, 2021

John Moller is no longer working for Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska). The Landmine broke this on Monday, which the Governor's Office soon...

The Sunday Minefield – May 9, 2021

Jeff Landfield   May 9, 2021

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! The constitutional session limit is just ten days away, and there is no end in…
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