Eric Stone
State Government ReporterEric Stone is Alaska Public Media’s state government reporter. He covers all facets of state government and how they affect Alaskans, from the Alaska Legislature to the executive branch and the court system. He is based in Juneau year-round and joined Alaska Public Media in 2023.
He previously worked as the news director for KRBD in Ketchikan, covering communities in southern Southeast Alaska. He’s a graduate of Rice University and is originally from Houston, Texas.
Outside of work, Eric enjoys hiking, skiing and getting out on the beautiful waters of Southeast Alaska.
Reach Eric at estone@alaskapublic.org.
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Cronk replaces Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower, who resigned from the Senate to focus on a campaign for lieutenant governor. -
Dunleavy has pushed lawmakers to expand charter schools and homeschool. But after lawmakers overrode his vetoes this year, Dunleavy says he's prioritizing other issues. -
The governor’s budget fully funds the increase in education spending lawmakers approved this year and $3,650 Permanent Fund dividends. -
In the coming weeks, Alaska's governor says he plans to roll out a plan to stabilize the state's tumultuous finances. -
Last week, Spotify's Wrapped and Apple Music's Replay gave users their top songs, artists and genres of the year. That got us wondering — what did state lawmakers listen to most this year? -
Rep. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, resigned as minority leader last month. On Saturday, in a meeting that many conservatives missed, Republicans elected Johnson minority leader. -
Environmental advocates say Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration has walked away from key pillars of that agreement — but state officials say they remain committed to keeping cross-border rivers clean. -
Earlier this month, the Alaska Landmine said on social media Dorene Lorenz used a state grant to restore a historic building "for herself." Lorenz says that crossed a line. -
Alaska's legislative auditor says her team identified 85 issues in the 2024 fiscal year audit. That’s about double what auditors found a decade ago. -
The case challenging the state of Alaska's right to regulate Metlakatla fishermen was headed for trial when a coalition of tribes asked the court to dismiss it.
