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, again, vetoes a statewide education funding boost. Plus, travel restrictions cancel a landslide conference in Southeast, where slides have killed a dozen people in the last decade. -
Natalie Hodge-Hannula works four different jobs, started a nonprofit, earned straight-A’s, and volunteers for several organizations. -
The Trump administration's cuts to Arctic research could have wide-ranging impacts. Plus, UAA students speak out against restructuring the Native Student Services program. -
A UAA grad is among international students the Trump administration is forcing out of the country. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski worries about the impact of tariffs on Alaska. -
Eighth graders say they relish the opportunity to work with a world-renowned composer. -
A study on salaries shows many state employees are underpaid. Plus, Sen. Murkowski encourages nonprofit leaders to continue voicing concerns about the Trump administration. -
Uncertainty clouds the largest commercial fishery in the nation. Plus, a pair of Anchorage teens encourage their peers to give back to the community. -
The Trump administration dismantles an office that funds rides and meals for Alaska seniors. Plus, Kuskokwim tribes ask fisheries managers to limit chum bycatch. -
The Trump administration suggests countries can ward off tariffs by investing in Alaska's gas pipeline. Plus, House Lawmakers in Juneau struggle to find a compromise on the budget. -
Oil and gas see an employment boost in the Arctic. Plus, wildlife managers resume a controversial bear-killing program.
