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Fishy: Mary Peltola says she wants to stop trawlers before hanging out with trawlers

Jeff Landfield

April 10, 2026

Democrat Mary Peltola, the former representative challenging Senator Dan Sullivan (R - Alaska), recently took a trip to several Western Alaska villages.

Does integrity fly out the window the moment you’re elected?

Mike Nield

April 10, 2026

When I think of the levels of government in Alaska I think of the Spiderman memes where all three are pointing at each other. In my mind they are all passing the blame, unable and unwilling…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why a dedicated “Education Fund” would undermine a long-term fiscal plan

Brad Keithley

April 10, 2026

Without any significant fanfare, or as far as we can determine, public discussion, Senate Joint...

Landmine Staff 2026 Anchorage election predictions

Landmine Staff

April 7, 2026

Today is the 2026 Anchorage municipal election! Landmine staff went through the six Assembly races and two school board races. Below are our thoughts and predictions. After reading, let us know your thoughts and why you agree or disagree...

The Sunday Minefield – April 5, 2026

Jeff Landfield

April 5, 2026

Happy Easter! It’s finally April. I am back in Anchorage and it finally feels like the long and cold winter is coming to an end. I was in Sitka on Monday and Tuesday getting the full experience at the…

It’s not smart – it’s sad: The ADN Editorial Board’s bizarre criticism of AI data center regulation

Spenaardvark

April 5, 2026

Last month, the Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance regulating the conditions under which AI data centers can be built in the city.

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