Stewart Trail blockader Frank Pugh demands arrest of Landmine team and elected officials
August 6, 2021
In 2019, the Alaska Landmine published the special feature "One Man's Mountain," which...
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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…
The Alaska Stalker – July 24, 2021
The Alaska Stalker July 24, 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...
U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka illegally obtained resident sport fish license in 2019
Jeff Landfield and Paxson Woelber July 23, 2021
Documents obtained by the Landmine show that U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka, who is challenging
The Sunday Minefield – July 18, 2021
Jeff Landfield July 19, 2021
I hope everyone enjoyed the awesome weekend! It was probably the best one yet this summer. This week’s column is a day late due…
Kelly Tshibaka stages “fish camp” video featuring Lisa Murkowski supporter’s boat
Jeff Landfield July 17, 2021
On July 15, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka posted a campaign video showing her and her family at "fish camp" in Ninilchik. The...
Alaska Airlines issues statement regarding fabricated “Trump mask” story
The Alaska Landmine July 15, 2021
On June 24, 2021, Seattle outdoorswoman Sara Gamache was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight after a dispute regarding her mask. On July 3,...
Mike Dunleavy took over $125,000 in per diem while in the Legislature
Jeff Landfield July 12, 2021
In the five years that now-Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska) served in the Alaska Legislature, he took over $125,000 in per diem. The...
The Sunday Minefield – July 11, 2021
Jeff Landfield July 11, 2021
It’s sad to think summer is nearly halfway over. I hope everyone is enjoying it despite the cooler than normal temperatures. It was relatively…
The Alaska Stalker – July 10, 2021
The Alaska Stalker July 10, 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...
Must Read Alaska posts fabricated Alaska Airlines story
The Alaska Landmine July 9, 2021
On July 3, political blog Must Read Alaska posted a fabricated story claiming that Seattle outdoorswoman Sara Gamache had been removed from an Alaska...
House Majority poll by Dittman Research shows diverging views on Permanent Fund
Jeff Landfield July 8, 2021
A poll conducted by Dittman Research for the Alaska House Majority shows diverging views on how the $80 billion Permanent Fund should be used....
The Sunday Minefield – July 4, 2021
Jeff Landfield July 4, 2021
Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone had a good one. The weather in Southcentral was not bad, and judging by the photos, the…
Gov. Dunleavy forgot to veto $4 billion transfer from earnings reserve to corpus of Permanent Fund
Jeff Landfield July 2, 2021
In what may be the biggest veto error in Alaska history, Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska) forgot to veto the $4 billion transfer...