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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Scientists in Utqiaġvik use underwater microphones to help count bowhead whales. -
Anchorage's mayor aims to move the city's homeless residents out of green spaces. -
Alaska Congressman Nick Begich III votes for a budget bill that cuts funding for Medicaid and food stamps. -
Delta Junction's Ukrainian immigrants hope for a legal means to remain in the United States. Plus, a recap of what lawmakers accomplished during the legislative session. -
Legislators override Gov. Dunleavy's veto of an education funding bill. Plus, The legislative session is over as lawmakers pass a budget and gavel out until next year. -
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes another education funding bill, setting up a contentious override vote. -
Alaska lawmakers urge congress to extend health insurance subsidies. Plus, tribal leaders speak out against proposed cuts to the Indian Health Service. -
An elections reform bill is just one piece of legislation to watch in the final week of the legislative session. -
East’s Bryce Herda swam, cross country skied and excelled at violin and South’s Anna Kardashyan was a stand out in Taekwondo and debate. -
Work requirements proposed in Congress could kick thousands of Alaskans off Medicaid. Plus, lawmakers table a bill to open tribally run schools.
