Eric Stone, Alaska Public Media - Juneau
Eric Stone covers state government, tracking the Alaska Legislature, state policy and its impact on all Alaskans. Reach him at estone@alaskapublic.org and follow him on X at @eriwinsto. Read more about Eric here.
46,000 Alaskans have already cast their ballots as officials hail ‘historic’ early voting turnout
In-person voting was up more than 30% compared to 2020 during the first two days of early voting, officials said.
How candidates for the Alaska Legislature are talking about education as Election Day nears
A vote on overriding the governor's veto of an education bill has come up repeatedly in talks with voters, candidates said.
For more than a century, a fish plant fueled King Cove’s economy. Without it, can the community survive?
The seafood industry around the world has faced market turmoil. Few Alaska communities have been hit harder than King Cove.
This year’s Alaska absentee ballots require two stamps, but USPS will still deliver them if you forget
The extra-long ballots are a result of the ranked choice presidential election. USPS says it'll still deliver them with insufficient postage.
State argues court should dismiss climate lawsuit from eight young Alaskans
The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Our Children’s Trust is the latest effort by young Alaskans to establish a right to a livable climate.
Moderate Alaska House and Senate candidates lead in fundraising a month out from election
“Moderate to progressive people have figured out fundraising better than their Republican counterparts,” political consultant Jim Lottsfeldt said.
Many Alaska voters say they want parties to work together. What do they mean?
Politicians in Alaska have a long history of working across party lines. How they talk about that cooperation seems to matter.
Hey, Alaska, what’s on your mind this election season?
We asked Alaskans how they're thinking about the key issues in the 2024 election. Here's what they told us.
In Valdez, a community feels the pinch of the child care shortage
It’s not just that daycare is hard to find. For many people, it’s simply not available.
String of fatal landslides forces Southeast Alaska to reckon with risk
The string of recent deadly slides is changing the way people look at their surroundings and plan for the future in a changing climate.
Alaska Public Media is shaking up its election coverage with a project we’re calling ‘The View From Here’
Ahead of this fall's election, we want to know how you're feeling about your top issues and the future of your community.
Dunleavy vetoes tax breaks for Turo operators, leaving owners to collect rental car taxes themselves
Senate Bill 127 would have lowered taxes on app-based rentals and made it harder for Turo owners to skip out on their tax bills.
Alaska Democrats ask judge to remove imprisoned out-of-state U.S. House candidate from November ballot
Eric Hafner is serving a 20-year sentence in a New York federal prison. Alaska Democrats argue that should disqualify him from the ballot.
In Valdez, the city hopes it’s found a solution to the affordable housing crisis
City officials in Valdez are pursuing an all-of-the-above solution — and they’re hoping to serve as a model for other communities.
Crews assess further risk after fatal Ketchikan landslide
Teams of scientists, engineers and meteorologists were assessing the slide site's steep hillside Tuesday in Ketchikan.
Ketchikan authorities ask people to avoid area of fatal landslide as experts assess secondary slide risk
Officials say evacuation orders remain in effect for areas near Sunday's slide, measured at 1,100 feet long.
1 person killed in Ketchikan landslide, multiple homes destroyed
The landslide tore down a steep slope in the Southeast community after a heavy rain.
What we’re learning from early primary results in Alaska House and Senate races
Results are rolling for Tuesday’s primary election, voters' first chance this cycle to weigh in on races for the Alaska House and Senate.
3 things to know about voting in Alaska’s primary election
Alaskans have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to vote in the primary. Here's what's on the ballot, how to vote, and when to expect results.
Disagreements over bipartisanship fuel five-way race for Eagle River state Senate seat
Sen. Kelly Merrick says she joined a 17-member bipartisan Senate majority to get things done. Opponents say she betrayed conservative voters.