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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Gov. Dunleavy's education bill sets the stage for a clash with legislators over school funding. Plus, Ketchikan considers school consolidations. -
Alaska students ranked 49th out of 50 states in most categories. -
Gov. Dunleavy sets up a battle over education funding during his State of the State address. Plus, local governments react to a hold on federal spending. -
Alaskans react to a broad federal funding freeze. Plus, an executive order opens up 28 million acres of protected lands for development. -
A federal judge blocked the freeze Tuesday afternoon, though the stay is temporary and still leaves a lot of uncertainty. -
The Alaska House of Representatives urges President Trump to keep the name "Denali." Plus, the largest crab processing facility in the country won't process the first snow crab harvest in two years. -
School officials say outmigration, alternative education and flat funding are major contributing factors. -
Lawmakers introduce a bill that would increase state funding to public schools by nearly half a Billion dollars. Plus, school closures across the state have officials asking how schools can keep their students, and their funding.
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A conservation group plans to fight Trump's executive order aimed at rolling back protections in the Tongass National Forest. Plus, the Eklutna tribe opens a controversial casino on tribal land north of Anchorage. -
If passed, the policy would allow districts to adopt strict cellphone restrictions or craft their own version.
