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Joseph Lurtsema is the kiss of death for Republican legislative candidates, including himself

Jeff Landfield   August 22, 2024

Political consultant Joseph Lurtsema has been hustling and scamming Republican candidates for years. This year he's also a candidate himself.

Ask a Cat: Workplace problems, an awkward hookup, and cat ladies

Cat   August 19, 2024

Back to school challenges? Workplace conundrums? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear Cat, I work...

The Sunday Minefield – August 18, 2024

Jeff Landfield   August 18, 2024

Tuesday’s primary is just two days away! Early and absentee voting has been taking place since early August, though turnout has been fairly low….

Nick Moe: A wolf in sheep’s clothing

Jeff Landfield   August 16, 2024

Nick Moe, a longtime Democrat turned independent, is running against Democrat Carolyn Hall for the open West Anchorage House seat. I know both of…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Some follow-up on why there is not a Permanent Fund “fiscal crisis”

Brad Keithley   August 16, 2024

In last week’s column, we explained why claims by some that the Permanent Fund is facing a “fiscal...

Two Alaska State Troopers charged with assault stemming from Kenai mix-up

Jeff Landfield   August 14, 2024

Two Alaska State Troopers, Joe Miller (not the former U.S. Senate candidate) and Jason Woodruff, have been charged with misdemeanor assault stemming from a...

The Sunday Minefield – August 11, 2024

Jeff Landfield   August 11, 2024

The August 20 primary is just nine days away. While the primary will only actually impact a few races, candidates all over the state…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: No, there is not – repeat, not – a Permanent Fund “fiscal crisis”

Brad Keithley   August 9, 2024

Sometimes we are accused of “burying the lead” to these columns by only reaching our primary point a few paragraphs down. Maybe that’s true....

Ask a Cat: Donald Trump, house cleaning, and childless cat ladies

Cat   August 5, 2024

Not sure what to do with your life? Need an all knowing and wise feline to guide you? E-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or, if you’re feeling…

The Sunday Minefield – August 4, 2024

Jeff Landfield   August 4, 2024

The primary is just over two weeks away. Early and absentee voting starts tomorrow. I am writing this week’s column from Kodiak! I came…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Are state policymakers really concerned about working age Alaska families? The evidence suggests not

Brad Keithley   August 2, 2024

It is no secret that Alaskans face a higher cost of...

NRCC announces new support for Nancy Dahlstrom in bid to unseat Mary Peltola

Jeff Landfield   July 29, 2024

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom (R – Alaska) as one of 25 candidates for their 2024 Young Guns…

The Sunday Minefield – July 28, 2024

Jeff Landfield   July 28, 2024

The August 20 primary is just over three weeks away. Absentee and early voting starts on August 5. Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) 30-day…

State files scathing brief against ConocoPhillips over road access issue on North Slope

Jeff Landfield   July 27, 2024

On July 15, the State of Alaska filed a brief against ConocoPhillips Alaska in a years long dispute over Santos' use of gravel roads...

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: “Surplus”

Brad Keithley   July 26, 2024

In a previous column, we wrote about the “Orwellianization” of the language used by some when discussing Alaska fiscal issues. The…

Ask a Cat: Dangerous dating, bad friends, and a voting dilemma

Cat   July 22, 2024

Desperate for advice? For the answers to all of your burning questions, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear Cat, Is there...

The Sunday Minefield – July 21, 2024

Jeff Landfield   July 21, 2024

The primary is less than a month away! I am writing this week’s column from Nome! I came up for a few days to…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why aren’t state oil revenues growing with production, and how to fix it

Brad Keithley   July 19, 2024

As we discussed in an earlier column, the Department of Revenue projects in its Spring 2024 Revenue Forecast (Spring Forecast) that while oil production...

Local attorney who sent “sexually suggestive text messages” to Judge Kindred is wife of Anchorage Superior Court judge

Jeff Landfield   July 16, 2024

An investigation by the Landmine has found that the local attorney referenced in the lengthy Ninth...

The Sunday Minefield – July 14, 2024

Jeff Landfield   July 14, 2024

After the failed assassination attempt of Donald Trump yesterday, it feels a bit weird writing this week’s column. It’s a sad time in America…
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