The Alaska Stalker – May 2, 2020
May 2, 2020
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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…
The Alaska Stalker – April 11, 2020
Alaska Stalker April 11, 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...
RDC and trade groups sue to invalidate signatures for oil tax ballot initiative
Jeff Landfield April 10, 2020
Today the Resource Development Council and several other Alaska trade groups filed a lawsuit against Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer (R - Alaska), Alaska Division...
Predictable partisan reaction to Representative Johnston’s controversial comments
Jeff Landfield April 9, 2020
On Tuesday, Anchorage Journal of Commerce Managing Editor Andrew Jensen published a piece titled “OPINION: Finance co-chair doesn’t trust...
North Slope Borough mayor signs order seizing Ravn’s North Slope assets
Jeff Landfield April 6, 2020
The Alaska Landmine has obtained an emergency order, signed by North Slope Borough Mayor Harry Brower, that orders the seizure of all RavnAir assets...
The Sunday Minefield – April 5, 2020
Jeff Landfield April 5, 2020
COVID-19 continues to dominate the news cycle as well as society. The Capitol is empty as most legislators and staff have returned to their…
The Alaska Stalker – April 4, 2020
Alaska Stalker April 4, 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...
Group supporting Anchorage alcohol tax has received over $200,000 from nonprofits
Jeff Landfield April 2, 2020
The group supporting the Anchorage alcohol tax proposal, Yes for a Safe, Healthy Anchorage, has reported over $250,000 in contributions since...
An Alaskan trapped in Peru makes it home
Tim Weise April 2, 2020
Saturday night my mind was racing. It had been 14 days since I had entered the Flying Dog Hostel in the Miraflores…