Tim Rockey
Alaska News Nightly Producer/Education ReporterTim is the producer of Alaska News Nightly and reports on statewide education issues for Alaska Public Media. He has worked at Alaska Public Media since March 2023.
As Alaska News Nightly producer, Tim strives to bring the most pertinent and engaging statewide news to listeners across the Alaska Public Radio Network. He prepares a rundown of stories for the ANN broadcast each day, in addition to reporting on education issues in Anchorage, the Mat-Su and across the state.
Before joining Alaska Public Media, Tim was a digital reporter at Alaska’s News Source, and reported on general assignments and sports for the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman. His interest in journalism developed while broadcasting for Radio Free Palmer and freelancing for the Frontiersman as a high school student.
Though born and raised under the water tower in Palmer, Tim has lived in Anchorage since 2021. When he’s not working, he’s often watching or playing baseball or softball, hiking or fishing.
Reach Tim at trockey@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8487.
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Anchorage releases a review of the police department's use of force policies. Plus, the Juneau Assembly rezones public land to increase housing availability. -
The AGDC names the company preparing to take over the AK LNG project. Plus, UAF receives funding to develop critical minerals in Alaska. -
Alaska's court system delays rulings for years, even for open-and-shut cases. Plus, a man accused of firing into a home is shot by Anchorage Police; their second in 24 hours. -
Citizen-scientists play a crucial role in documenting the largest die-off of a single species ever recorded. Plus, sea ice forming later impacts travel in the Northwest Arctic. -
The AGDC says its close to an agreement to finally build a natural gas pipeline. Plus, President Biden's ban on offshore drilling in some areas draws criticism from Alaska's Congressional delegation. -
Nick Begich III is sworn in to Congress. Plus, a task force examining the child care crisis releases final recommendations. -
New year, same forecast? A climatologist shares what weather to expect in Southcentral. Plus, educators in Ketchikan are concerned about dwindling resources for students learning English. -
Homer's Kristen Faulkner is back in her home state for the first time since winning two gold medals in cycling at the Paris Olympics. -
Congress is close to passing a change to social security that will help thousands of Alaskans. Plus, the Providence nurses union accuses the hospital of unfair labor practices. -
Anchorage is the second school district in the state in as many weeks to do away with remote learning days.
