Independent Expenditure, Dunleavy for Alaska, Launched Today
January 23, 2018
A new independent expenditure (IE), Dunleavy for Alaska, was registered today with the Alaska Public Offices Commission. It was filed by Cheryl Frasca. Former…
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8.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Kodiak, Tsunami Warning Issued
Jeff Landfield January 23, 2018
A powerful 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit at 12:32 AM Alaska Standard Time 175 miles southeast of Kodiak, Alaska, according to multiple news outlets. A…
A Drunken Mayor, Blackmail, Kivalina and District 40
Jeff Landfield and Nick Coltman January 22, 2018
On Wednesday (1/19/2018) I received a tip that was hard to believe. It involved Eugene Smith and Sandra Shroyer-Beaver, two of the three people…
The Sunday Minefield – January 21, 2018
Jeff Landfield January 21, 2018
Well the 2018 legislative session is finally underway in Juneau and the characters have continued to provide the kind of content Landmine readers dreams…
Republicans Choose Three Names for Gov. Walker to Fill Dunleavy Seat
Jeff Landfield January 16, 2018
The Republicans of Districts 9 and 10 met at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla last night to choose three names to send to…
The Sunday Minefield – January 14, 2018
Jeff Landfield January 14, 2018
This is the 13th edition of the Sunday Minefield. When it began, my concern was having enough content every week, but it quickly became…
Anchorage Women’s March Railroads Dave Stieren Show
Jeff Landfield January 13, 2018
The organizers of the Anchorage Women’s March, set to take place on January 20, 2018, reached out the the Dave Stieren show this week…
Governor Walker Meeting With Top Global Oil Executives
Jeff Landfield January 11, 2018
The Alaska Landmine has learned that Governor Bill Walker has been meeting with the global heads of ConocoPhillips, BP, Hilcorp, and a meeting with…
Tammie Wilson Speaks About History of Legislative Inaction on Harassment
Jeff Landfield January 9, 2018
Last week, Representative Tammie Wilson (R – North Pole) sent out a press release questioning the new mandatory sexual harassment training and also called…
The Sunday Minefield – January 7, 2018
Jeff Landfield January 7, 2018
Happy 2018 to all the loyal Landmine readers. This is the first Sunday Minefield of 2018 and, as usual, there is no shortage of…
Mike Dunleavy To Resign From State Senate
Jeff Landfield January 7, 2018
Senator Mike Dunleavy (R – Wasilla) announced last night that he will resign from the State Senate to focus on his race for governor….
New Poll On Governor’s Race Reveals Interesting Data
Jeff Landfield January 3, 2018
Oregon-based polling firm Patinkin Research Strategies recently completed a poll on the Alaska governor’s race. The confidential results were obtained by the Alaska Landmine…
The Sunday Minefield – December 31, 2017
Jeff Landfield December 31, 2017
Happy New Year to all my readers and welcome to the final Sunday Minefield of 2017! This week’s column is shorter than normal because…
New Bail Rules Under SB91 to Start January 1 – Happy New Year
Jeff Landfield December 30, 2017
Just when you thought the unpopular crime reform bill Senate Bill 91 (SB91) could not get any more unpopular, a new bail provision is…
The Sunday Minefield – December 24, 2017
Jeff Landfield December 24, 2017
Thanks to everyone who has been following and contributing to The Alaska Landmine. It has been an awesome first few months. I look forward…
The Sunday Minefield – December 17, 2017
Jeff Landfield December 17, 2017
As Christmas and the new year approaches, politics is not slowing down. Just the opposite, this week saw a multitude of holiday parties and…
Setting the Record Straight on the David Wilson Story
Jeff Landfield December 16, 2017
There are a few things I want to make clear about the Alaska Landmine’s coverage of Senator David Wilson and the incident between him…
Senator Wilson’s Bizarre Press Conference
Jeff Landfield December 12, 2017
On Thursday, Senator David Wilson (R – Wasilla) held a press conference that was, well, bizarre. The audio from the press conference can be…
Division of Election Tells Alaska GOP No Way on Proposed Rules Change
Jeff Landfield December 10, 2017
Alaska Division of Elections Director Josie Bahnke has responded to a letter from Alaska Republican Party (ARP) Chairman Tuckerman Babcock. In his letter, Chairman…
The Sunday Minefield – December 10, 2017
Jeff Landfield December 10, 2017
Now that the 4th special session has ended, legislators can fundraise again, and, boy, did they get straight to it. This week saw a…