Millions of public dollars spent to dam and maintain “private” Campbell Lake
October 9, 2019
On September 20, 2019, the Alaska Landmine published an investigative article “The bizarre story of Campbell Lake, the private lake that isn’t.” In that...
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Pruitt out, Stieren in
Jeff Landfield October 9, 2019
Multiple sources have confirmed that longtime KFQD radio host Dave Stieren has accepted a communications role with the Dunleavy administration. His last day on…
The Sunday Minefield – October 6, 2019
Jeff Landfield October 6, 2019
It’s already October! It was a relatively quiet week for state politics, but a lot happened on the local level. There were numerous local…
Alaska’s local hire law faces constitutional challenges from Anchorage construction company
Lee Baxter October 4, 2019
On July 12, 2019, an Anchorage-based road construction company, and an employee of that company who resides in Washington state, sued the State of...
The Alaska Stalker – October 3, 2019
The Alaska Stalker October 3, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
Young Democrats sent letter to Party officials criticising Al Gross’ campaign manager
Jeff Landfield October 1, 2019
The Alaska Landmine has obtained a letter sent by the Alaska Young Democrats to Alaska Democratic Party leadership regarding U.S. Senate candidate Al Gross'...
My thoughts after the legislative hearing on the University
Senator John Coghill September 30, 2019
On September 20, 2019, the Senate State Affairs Committee heard from the UAA Faculty Senate. I was there and listened. However, the Board of...
The Sunday Minefield – September 29, 2019
Jeff Landfield September 29, 2019
It’s almost October! There will be snow on the ground before we know it. Tuesday is Election Day for local and borough elections all…
Gov. Dunleavy goes off list – chooses Rep. Revak for vacant Senate seat
Jeff Landfield September 27, 2019
In a bizarre move, Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) announced today at a press conference that he chose Representative Josh Revak (R –...
The Alaska Stalker – September 26, 2019
Alaska Stalker September 26, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
Student caught with loaded handgun at Fire Lake Elementary in Eagle River
Jeff Landfield September 26, 2019
In an email obtained by the Alaska Landmine, Daniel Salazar, the Principal of Fire Lake Elementary, confirmed that a student had been caught with...
The Sunday Minefield – September 22, 2019
Jeff Landfield September 22, 2019
As we approach October, fall is definitely in the air. The leaves are changing colors and there is termination dust on the mountains in…
The bizarre story of Campbell Lake, the private lake that isn’t
Jeff Landfield and Paxson Woelber September 19, 2019
It all started because Alaska Landmine Creative Director Paxson Woelber just wanted to go packrafting...
Senate Republicans reject Rep. Laddie Shaw for vacant Senate seat
Jeff Landfield September 19, 2019
The 12 Senate Republicans rejected Representative Laddie Shaw (R - Anchorage) today for the vacant District M Senate seat. The vacancy resulted from the...
The Alaska Stalker – September 19, 2019
Alaska Stalker September 19, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
Expedited APOC hearing on Jonathan Quick complaint gets very loose
Jeff Landfield September 19, 2019
Things got very interesting today during a hearing of the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC). The expedited hearing was about a complaint against Jonathan…
Donna Arduin out as Budget Director
Jeff Landfield September 16, 2019
Donna Arduin, the controversial Director of the Office of Management and Budget, has been let go by Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska). Dunleavy’s…
The Sunday Minefield – September 15, 2019
Jeff Landfield September 15, 2019
We are already halfway through September. It’s raining in Anchorage. Fall has finally arrived. And the 100th season of the NFL has started -…
The Alaska Stalker – September 12, 2019
Alaska Stalker September 12, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted roundup of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape and political...
Pebble Mine spokesperson compares Canadian mining disaster to 9/11 hijacking – on 9/11
Jeff Landfield September 11, 2019
Mark Hamilton, the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at the Pebble Partnership, went full Loose Unit tonight at a meeting of the Russian...