The Sunday Minefield – September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024
It’s the first week of the NFL season! It’s always nice to watch some football games on Sunday when fall is in the air….
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Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Some observations on campaign positions
Brad Keithley September 6, 2024
As we have read their position statements in the Alaska Beacon and on their websites and followed their social media posts, we have developed...
Nick Moe fails to properly withdraw from West Anchorage House race
Jeff Landfield September 3, 2024
Last week, independent Nick Moe announced that he was withdrawing from the open West Anchorage House race. In a press release and Facebook post,...
The Sunday Minefield – September 1, 2024
Jeff Landfield September 1, 2024
Summer is, unfortunately, coming to a close. Tomorrow is Labor Day, which to me has always signified the end of summer. It’s also the…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Our monthly Permanent Fund charts
Brad Keithley August 30, 2024
As some readers may be aware, monthly as the data becomes available, we post charts on our Facebook,
An Alaska Landmine original film: “Somehow, This is Still Anchorage”
The Alaska Landmine August 30, 2024
After decades of homelessness and public camping negatively impacting Anchorage residents and business owners, the problem has yet to be dealt with. This film...
Brett Huber enjoyed lavish travel on state dime, including to Malaysia, when he was chair of AOGCC
Jeff Landfield August 27, 2024
Last month, Brett Huber resigned as the chair of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC). In his resignation letter, Huber cited his...
The Sunday Minefield – August 25, 2024
Jeff Landfield August 25, 2024
The August primary has come and gone, though four precincts and many absentee and early votes have yet to be counted. Turnout is currently…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: An interim 2024 state revenue and budget update
Brad Keithley August 23, 2024
Over the past two years, we have used columns during the summer and fall to fill gaps in the Department of Revenue’s (DOR) regular...
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...