On Saturday, a Kodiak-based US Coast Guard helicopter rescued three adults and two small dogs who had been recreating in the ocean on a giant inflatable pink flamingo. According to a statement posted to the US Coast Guard Alaska Facebook…… Read More
The opinion piece by Kristie Babcock recently published in the Anchorage Daily News, in which she accuses Chief Justice Joel Bolger of being a racist for his votes in a recent Judicial Council meeting, conveniently left out the relevant facts about the…… Read More
Senate President Peter Micciche (R – Soldotna) filed a letter of intent yesterday for reelection. This allows him to start campaigning and raising money, though he will need to wait to do so until the legislature is not in session. … Read More
I hope everyone is having a good Memorial Day weekend. Let’s not forget the reason for this holiday weekend – to honor military personnel who have died in the line of duty. I’m writing this from a friend’s place near … Read More
If you’ve been paying any attention to Alaska politics, you’re aware of the paralysis that continues to plague the Legislature. I arrived in Juneau in January, right before session began, and just got back to Anchorage. The Capitol remains closed to the public due to…… Read More
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you enjoy the Alaska Stalker, please consider supporting working moms like me by sending in…… Read More
I know the column is a day late. I needed a break yesterday. The weather in Juneau today is amazing! I am finally heading back to Anchorage on Friday. The regular session ended on Wednesday. The Senate was able to … Read More
The following are excerpts from two recent editions of the Alaska Policial Report, which is a separate business from the Landmine. The first is from today’s weekly edition. The second is from a special edition that came out yesterday. The Alaska Political Report…… Read More
The constitutional session limit is three days away, and an operating budget has yet to be passed by the legislature. But the legislature need not worry as Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) issued proclamations for two special sessions – … Read More
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you enjoy the Alaska Stalker, please consider supporting working moms like me by sending in…… Read More