Eric Stone
@eriwinsto.bsky.social
Alaska Public Media state government reporter based in Juneau. Email: estone@alaskapublic.org
It looks like the photos didn’t quite come through… let’s try that again.
October 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
It looks like the photos didn’t quite come through… let’s try that again.
What I saw and heard: alaskapublic.org/2025-western...
‘We got hope’: The few who remain in storm-ravaged Kipnuk race to rebuild
The remnants of Typhoon Halong left a catastrophe in this Western Alaska village. The handful of people left there are determined — but face an immense challenge.
alaskapublic.org
October 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
What I saw and heard: alaskapublic.org/2025-western...
I imagine they’ll be posting here soon at @juneauindependent.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I imagine they’ll be posting here soon at @juneauindependent.bsky.social
Of note — The amount of money deposited in the state’s main rainy-day fund from so-called tax and royalty settlements dropped from $281 million in 2020 to just $3.1 million in 2024, according to documents from the Department of Revenue. #akleg
More: alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
More: alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes bill strengthening oversight of oil tax collection
Backers of the bill say it’s an effort to get to the bottom of why certain types of oil tax revenue have fallen precipitously in recent years.
alaskapublic.org
June 17, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Of note — The amount of money deposited in the state’s main rainy-day fund from so-called tax and royalty settlements dropped from $281 million in 2020 to just $3.1 million in 2024, according to documents from the Department of Revenue. #akleg
More: alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
More: alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
In his veto message, Dunleavy says the bill raises constitutional concerns.
Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, speaking to me just now, says the bill was suggested by and written by legislative attorneys, who never flagged any constitutional issues. (That's a big part of their job.) #akleg
Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, speaking to me just now, says the bill was suggested by and written by legislative attorneys, who never flagged any constitutional issues. (That's a big part of their job.) #akleg
June 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In his veto message, Dunleavy says the bill raises constitutional concerns.
Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, speaking to me just now, says the bill was suggested by and written by legislative attorneys, who never flagged any constitutional issues. (That's a big part of their job.) #akleg
Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, speaking to me just now, says the bill was suggested by and written by legislative attorneys, who never flagged any constitutional issues. (That's a big part of their job.) #akleg
“We’re gonna be making decisions here later on this week on that — whether there’s gonna be a veto, and if so, how much. So, that information will be out probably by Thursday,” he said. #akleg
June 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
“We’re gonna be making decisions here later on this week on that — whether there’s gonna be a veto, and if so, how much. So, that information will be out probably by Thursday,” he said. #akleg