The Sunday Minefield – September 27, 2020
September 27, 2020
October is just a few days away. The snow will be here before we know it. As weeks go in Alaska, this one was…
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Brown bear breaks into Anchorage Zoo, kills 16-year-old alpaca named Caesar
Landmine Staff September 23, 2020
A 16-year-old alpaca named Caesar was killed by a brown bear some time on Saturday night, according to a press release sent out by...
The Sunday Minefield – September 20, 2020
Jeff Landfield September 20, 2020
The first tranche of overseas absentee ballots went out on Friday. This was after the week was consumed over a lawsuit against the Division…
Alaska Oil and Gas Association CEO takes off the gloves on Mike Porcaro Show
Jeff Landfield September 18, 2020
Yesterday, Kara Moriarty, the President/CEO of the Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) called into the Mike Porcaro Show on 650 KENI. Morning show...
Senate Republicans hold joint fundraiser in Anchorage
Jeff Landfield September 17, 2020
Last night the Senate Republicans held a joint fundraiser at the Matanuska Brewing Company in Anchorage. It was a packed event that included lobbyists,...
The Sunday Minefield – September 13, 2020
Jeff Landfield September 13, 2020
Fall is definitely in the air. The snow will be here before we know it. The November 3 general election is just over seven…
Former Municipal attorney awarded $50,000 contract by Anchorage Assembly
Jeff Landfield September 10, 2020
Dennis Wheeler, the former Anchorage Municipal attorney under Mayor Dan Sullivan, was awarded a contract not to exceed $50,000 by the Anchorage Assembly. According…
Assembly Chair Rivera offers Young Democrats exclusive paid contract with Assembly
Jeff Landfield September 9, 2020
Yesterday, Anchorage Assembly Chair Felix Rivera made a Facebook post in a private Facebook group, Alaska Young Democrat Members, offering paid contract work for...
The Sunday Minefield – September 6, 2020
Jeff Landfield September 6, 2020
It’s safe to say summer is coming to an end. The cold rain is falling, it’s getting chilly at night, and tomorrow is Labor…
Gray Television purges KTVA social media and website
Jeff Landfield September 5, 2020
Gray Television, which recently acquired KTVA’s assets from GCI, has deleted KTVA’s Facebook page, Twitter account, Instagram account, as well as forwarded the KTVA…
The slow death of Seawolf hockey
Mike Dingman September 4, 2020
It was always the most exciting moment. Walking into the Sullivan Arena, lovingly referred to as the “Sully,” feeling the crisp cold…
Municipality of Anchorage denies recall petition against Assemblymember Meg Zaletel
Jeff Landfield September 2, 2020
The Municipal Clerk has denied a recall petition against Assemblymember Meg Zaletel, according to a legal opinion obtained by the Alaska Landmine. The...
Democracy and Civic Action Week Essay Contest
Landmine Staff August 31, 2020
The Landmine is happy to announce our partnership with the Democracy and Civic Action Week Essay Contest. The theme is ‘Designing a Future for…
The Sunday Minefield – August 30, 2020
Jeff Landfield August 30, 2020
Believe it or not it’s almost September. Winter is just around the corner. The November 3 general election is just over two months away….
Gray Television hires 11 KTVA employees
Jeff Landfield August 26, 2020
Gray Television, the parent company of KTUU, has hired at least 11 people from KTVA, according to several sources. Gray recently acquired KTVA’s assets…
The Sunday Minefield – August 23, 2020
Jeff Landfield August 23, 2020
The 2020 primary election has come and gone. Well, kind of. There are still a ton of absentee votes to be counted. That will…
Virtual Election Central: Live video coverage
Landmine Staff August 18, 2020
Below is a YouTube link to our live election coverage for the 2020 primary. It is also being streamed on Facebook Live and on…
Landmine Staff Primary Picks
Landmine Staff August 17, 2020
Tomorrow is the 2020 Alaska primary election. Landmine staff went through all of the contested primary races in the state. Here are our thoughts…
The Sunday Minefield – August 16, 2020
Jeff Landfield August 16, 2020
As the sun shines around Southcentral Alaska (sorry Southeast) we are all trying hard to enjoy the tail end of summer. The 2020 primary…
Alaskans vote for people, not parties: Vote yes on Ballot Measure 2
Daniel Volland August 15, 2020
Openness to new ideas, a spirit of independence, and a culture of community collaboration were part of the draw to Alaska when I left...