As loose as it gets: Sharon Jackson has deputy clerk at Court House swear her in
January 16, 2019
In the middle of negotiations in the House about the selection a Speaker pro tempore, and getting Sharon Jackson confirmed for House District 13,…
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The Alaska Stalker – January 16, 2019
Alaska Stalker January 16, 2019
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. Have...
Things get loose in the House as Republicans try controversial maneuver
Jeff Landfield January 15, 2019
Today was the first day of the 31st Legislative session. Things started off on a positive note as newly elected members were sworn in…
The Sunday Minefield – January 13, 2019
Jeff Landfield January 13, 2019
The 31st Alaska Legislature is just two days away from beginning. If the prefiled bills are any indication of how things will go this…
The Alaska Stalker – January 9, 2019
The Alaska Stalker January 9, 2019
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. Have...
I’m sorry Ms. Jackson, Republicans are for real
Jeff Landfield January 9, 2019
With just under a week to go before the legislative session kicks off in Juneau, there is no clear Majority in the Alaska House…
The Sunday Minefield – January 6, 2019
Jeff Landfield January 6, 2019
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. After taking a few weeks off, I’m back with my regular Sunday column!…
The Loose Units of 2018 – Vote for who will be the winner!
Jeff Landfield January 2, 2019
2018 was one hell of a year for Alaska politics. Between the continued chaos during the legislative session, the sheer number of new people…
Dunleavy administration fails to respond to records request in required time frame
Jeff Landfield December 26, 2018
On December 5, 2018 I sent two separate records request to the Department of Administration. One was sent to the new Commissioner, Jonathan Quick….
The Alaska Stalker – December 19, 2018
The Alaska Stalker December 19, 2018
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. Have...
The Sunday Minefield – December 16, 2018
Jeff Landfield December 16, 2018
I am writing this week’s column from the Bay Area in California. A friend and I are down here visiting a buddy who moved…
Brown Jug sends letter to Mayor Berkowitz supporting proposed alcohol tax
Jeff Landfield December 13, 2018
In a surprising move, Brown Jug’s parent company, Alcanna, sent a letter to Mayor Ethan Berkowitz supporting the proposed alcohol tax. Anchorage Assembly members…
The Alaska Stalker – December 12, 2018
The Alaska Stalker December 12, 2018
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. Have...
Eagle River Republicans get loose – break their own rules to replace Saddler
Jeff Landfield December 10, 2018
By now you have probably heard about the loose situation in Eagle River. Last week, Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed newly elected Republican Representative Nancy…
The Sunday Minefield – December 9, 2018
Jeff Landfield December 9, 2018
It’s been nine days since the big quake hit Southcentral Alaska. The aftershocks continue. In fact, we had two good ones this morning. At…
Dunleavy administration removed Walker’s proposed 2020 budget documents – here they are
Jeff Landfield December 6, 2018
The Dunleavy administration has removed all of the proposed FY 2020 budget documents that the former Walker administration proposed. The Office of Management and…
The Sunday Minefield – December 2, 2018 (Post Earthquake Edition)
Jeff Landfield December 2, 2018
Well, this was an interesting week. I had so much for the column and then the big one hit on Friday morning. Events like…
Anchorage earthquake memes “fly off the shelves”
Landmine Staff December 1, 2018
Before the snow and dust had settled, rattled Anchorageites jumped online to share their earthquake experiences in dramatic stories, photos, and of course, dank…
Anchorage Earthquake Aftermath (Special Video Report)
Jeff Landfield November 30, 2018
Today, Alaska experienced a major 7.0 earthquake at around 8:30 am. We went around Anchorage to assess and document some of the aftermath of…
Live Updates: Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Anchorage
Landmine Staff November 30, 2018
Final update, 3:14pm
Map from the Alaska Earthquake Center, showing great disparities in the amount of shaking felt throughout Anchorage.