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 high schoolers can still use phones during lunch and passing periods, but younger students will not have access during the school day. -
Crumbling rural school buildings in Alaska put children at risk. Plus, Sen. Murkowski's defense of Ukraine earns her praise from Republican colleagues — but not publicly. -
The Iditarod kicks off in Fairbanks. Plus, Alaskans brace for backlash from U.S. tariffs on neighboring Canada. -
Sen. Murkowski looks for solutions for lost federal funding and fired workers. Plus, state lawmakers are concerned about the impact of federal cuts in Alaska. -
If the Legislature passes a BSA increase that’s less than $1,000, board members would scramble to figure out which budget items to reinstate. -
The University of Alaska removes the term "Alaska Native" from a prominent engineering program. Plus, Juneau companies worry about the tourism season. -
Sen. Murkowski reacts to a U.S House budget that would lead to big Medicaid cuts. Plus, state lawmakers propose new revenue measures. -
The board also passed an amendment that shows how most cuts would be reversed if lawmakers approve a $1,000 increase in per-student state funding. -
Federal workers in Kotzebue are among those laid off by the Trump administration. Plus, Fairbanks residents rally in support of Ukraine. -
The University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to remove all references to DEI. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy files a controversial bill to allow finfish farming in Alaska's inland waterways.
