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Lt. Governor Meyer, three Representatives, face campaign donation fines

Jeff Landfield   April 1, 2019

The Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) has issued Lieutenant Governor Meyer (R – Alaska) and several legislators fines for violating Alaska’s campaign disclosure laws….

Why I’m voting for the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax

Christopher Constant   March 31, 2019

My name is Christopher Constant. I represent Downtown, South Addition, Fairview, Mountain View, and Government Hill on the Anchorage Assembly. I read the argument…

The Sunday Minefield – March 31, 2019

Jeff Landfield   March 31, 2019

If you were lucky enough to be in Juneau this week, you would have enjoyed some beautiful, sunny weather. Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R…

Why a 107-foot long, WWII-era tugboat has been abandoned in Gastineau Channel for years

Jeff Landfield and Cale Green   March 30, 2019

If you have been to Juneau in the last year, odds are you have seen the abandoned, 107 foot long World War II era...

Why I’m voting against the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax

Darwin Biwer   March 30, 2019

My name is Darwin Biwer. I have been the owner of Darwin’s Theory since it’s beginning in 1981. I am writing about the Anchorage…

Video Story: What is the future of the Alaska Marine Highway System?

Jeff Landfield   March 30, 2019

Governor Dunleavy has proposed major cuts to the Alaska Marine Highway System. Under the current funding proposal, the ferry system would see a 75%…

A new low for Suzanne Downing and the Alaska Republican Party

Jeff Landfield   March 25, 2019

We have all come to expect dishonesty and vitriol from Suzanne Downing’s Republican propaganda blog, Must Read Alaska. But something she wrote in her…

The Sunday Minefield – March 24, 2019

Jeff Landfield   March 24, 2019

It’s been another busy and crazy week in Alaska politics. The House Finance Committee budget meetings throughout the State kicked off on Friday in…

Legislative staffer sucker punches me in the face at the Viking

Jeff Landfield   March 23, 2019

Last night started out like any normal Friday night in Juneau. However, it ended with me getting sucker punched in the face by a…

Gov. Dunleavy violates Alaska Constitution by not filling Palmer Superior Court seat

Jeff Landfield   March 22, 2019

In an unprecedented move, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has refused to fill one of two Palmer Superior Court seats. Yesterday, he announced four judicial…

The Sunday Minefield – March 17, 2019

Jeff Landfield   March 17, 2019

It’s been another action packed week in Alaska politics. Between the budget, PFD, and crime bills, the legislature has been busy. Governor Michael J….

State Human Rights Commission attacks private citizen for “Black Rifles Matter” bumper sticker

Jeff Landfield   March 15, 2019

In a now deleted Facebook post, the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights called out a private citizen on their official Facebook page for…

Gov. Dunleavy blasts lawmakers on social media as “greedy politicians” – then deletes post

Jeff Landfield   March 14, 2019

In a now deleted Facebook post and tweet, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy blasted “greedy politicians” for trying to steal Alaskans’ PFDs (It’s PFDs not…

Wendy Wednesday – March 13, 2019

Jeff Landfield   March 13, 2019

Landmine readers, by popular demand I am now featuring Wendy Wednesday on the Landmine website. The last two were on the Landmine Facebook page….

The Sunday Minefield – March 10, 2018

Jeff Landfield   March 10, 2019

Oh, boy. It’s been quite the week in Juneau. Loose does not even begin to describe it. Between the ghost hunter guy making the…

Governor Walker was right about the Pebble Mine

Bruce Switzer   March 8, 2019

Former Governor Bill Walker was absolutely correct. The Army Corps of Engineers Pebble Mine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a waste of time and…

Kelly Tshibaka accuses Rep. Zack Fields of violating her constitutional civil rights during confirmation hearing

Jeff Landfield   March 6, 2019

What was supposed to be a routine confirmation hearing in the House State Affairs Committee yesterday turned into some serious drama. Kelly Tshibaka, Governor…

Dunleavy administration throws Lynn Gattis under the bus in attempt to explain ridiculous pay disparity

Jeff Landfield   March 5, 2019

Last week I did a story on a massive pay disparity between two employees of the Dunleavy administration: Governor Dunleavy paying…

Rondy 2019 in Pictures

The Alaska Landmine   March 5, 2019

Join the Landmine for a quick look back at some of Rondy’s biggest events, including the fur auction, Open World Championship Sled Dog Races,…

The Sunday Minefield – March 3, 2019

Jeff Landfield   March 3, 2019

It was another busy week for Alaska politics. This week marked the halfway point of the “90-day” legislative session. Because it took a month…
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