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.
-
Environmental groups oppose a federal land sale included in the Republican congressional megabill. -
Fires are sparked during abatement of Anchorage's largest homeless camp. Plus, researchers say paralytic shellfish toxins caused fur seal deaths. -
Alaskans around the state march to declare "no kings." Plus, state lawmakers are frustrated by Gov. Dunleavy's veto of a bill that ensures access to information on oil tax revenue. -
Lawmakers react to Gov. Dunleavy's veto of education funding. Plus, Yukon River communities oppose a delayed decision on restricting chum bycatch. -
District finance officials say the veto will result in a $4.3 million cut to the budget. -
Anchorage revives a public safety commission. Plus, North Slope Borough residents say delayed response from officials hampered efforts to recall their mayor. -
Alaskans advocate for saving renewable energy tax credits. Plus, a task force of Alaska lawmakers prepares to look for ways to improve public education. -
Sen. Murkowski criticizes the Trump administration's deployment of Marines to Los Angeles. -
Marijuana taxes fund the payments to child care facilities and summer camps -
Immigration attorneys question a move to hold detainees from out of state in Anchorage.
