Rep. Carpenter likens proposed Capitol COVID protocols to wearing the Star of David
May 15, 2020
In a bizarre response to an email to members of the Alaska House of Representatives, Representative Ben Carpenter (R - Nikiski) asked if COVID...
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The predictable lawsuit
Jeff Landfield May 14, 2020
It came to the surprise of few that follow Alaska politics when a lawsuit was filed yesterday challenging how the $1.25 billion of federal…
Chugach Electric election 2020, why bother?
Sam Cason May 11, 2020
If history repeats itself, in the next month fewer than one in ten members of Chugach Electric will vote to decide who will fill…
The Sunday Minefield – May 10, 2020
Jeff Landfield May 10, 2020
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Businesses around Alaska are continuing to slowly reopen, yet some of the rules are still…
The Alaska Stalker – May 9, 2020
The Alaska Stalker May 9, 2020
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If...
Alaska’s ridiculous campaign laws
Jeff Landfield and Lee Baxter May 9, 2020
A few days ago I received a call from Tom Lucas, the campaign disclosure coordinator with the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC). He told…
Alaska Dental Society emails refer to Dr. Zink as “Queen” – solicit donations to send her FU message
Jeff Landfield May 5, 2020
The Landmine has obtained a series of emails from the Alaska Dental Society relating to the COVID-19 situation. The emails repeatedly refer to Alaska's...
The Sunday Minefield – May 3, 2020
Jeff Landfield May 3, 2020
May has finally arrived, which means summer is right around the corner! The weather has been incredible and Alaskans are enjoying the outdoors. Some...
The Alaska Stalker – May 2, 2020
The Alaska Stalker May 2, 2020
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If...
APOC files complaint against Recover Alaska for violating campaign disclosure laws
Jeff Landfield May 2, 2020
The Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) has filed a complaint against Recover Alaska for violating campaign disclosure laws. Recover Alaska...
What happened to Recall Dunleavy
Jeff Landfield April 28, 2020
Just months ago the Recall Dunleavy campaign had serious momentum. In February they had a victory at the Superior Court that allowed them to...
The Sunday Minefield – April 26, 2020
Jeff Landfield April 26, 2020
It’s almost May! Summer is just around the corner. The sun is shining and Alaskans are getting outside as much as possible with the…
The Alaska Stalker – April 25, 2020
The Alaska Stalker April 25, 2020
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If...
#AKquarantine video contest winners
Jeff Landfield April 24, 2020
Check out the winners of the #AKquarantine video contest! Thanks to all the Alaskans who submitted a video. There were so many awesome ones….
Governor Dunleavy allocates $1.25 billion in federal COVID relief money
Jeff Landfield April 22, 2020
Alaska has received $1.25 billion in federal aid under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska)...
The Sunday Minefield – April 19, 2020
Jeff Landfield April 19, 2020
The COVID-19 lock down continues to be the main topic on everyone’s minds, but there is still other stuff happening. The House Finance Committee…
The Alaska Stalker – April 18, 2020
The Alaska Stalker April 18, 2020
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If...
Kodiak hospital unprepared for COVID-19 cases, confidential source alleges
The Alaska Landmine April 17, 2020
According to a confidential source, a planned influx of hundreds of seasonal cannery workers to Kodiak has prompted serious concern among some Providence Kodiak...
Anchorage Assembly should not certify alcohol tax vote
Jeff Landfield April 16, 2020
The most updated Anchorage election vote count puts Proposition 13, the alcohol tax, up 51.24 to 48.76. Unlike last year, where the vote failed...
The Sunday Minefield – April 12, 2020
Jeff Landfield April 12, 2020
I hope all the Landmine readers who observe Easter and Passover are enjoying those holidays. As the quarantine and lockdown for COVID-19 continues, people…