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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…

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…
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