Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Tim Rockey is the producer of Alaska News Nightly and covers education for Alaska Public Media. Reach him at trockey@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8487. Read more about Tim here.
Anchorage 8th grader wins first ever National Civics Bee
Emily Brubaker has been civically involved since kindergarten due to a rare medical condition she advocates for.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Sitka residents share how an extended internet outage impacted their businesses. Plus, a Fairbanks TV station signs off for the final time.
Anchorage School District pauses controversial schedule change for high schools
The pause adds uncertainty to the rollout of the district’s Academies of Anchorage program meant to boost graduation rates.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 18, 2024
New results show the repeal of ranked choice voting is now failing. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly could establish civilian police oversight.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 15, 2024
Majorities announce their priorities for the upcoming session. Plus, A new APD team works with unhoused residents this winter.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Troopers plead not guilty to felony charges in Kenai. Plus, GCI subsea internet cables reach the Western Alaska coast.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Legislators speculate that Gov. Dunleavy may get a cabinet position. Plus, Sitka's Coast Guard Commanader speaks about a helicopter crash.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
A man is jailed after allegedly shooting a clinic in Homer. Plus, a summit aims to quantify the value of Southeast Alaska's ecosystem.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 11, 2024
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Monday on Alaska News Nightly:
Haines officials...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 8, 2024
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Voters from...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Both bodies of the Alaska legislature say they've organized. Plus, professors fear more polarization if ranked-choice voting is repealed.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Alaska Republicans celebrate the reelection of President Donald Trump. Plus, Rep. Mary Peltola urges patience.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Alaskans head to the polls on Election Day. Plus, Alaskans experiencing addiction are often using more than one substance at a time.
Bear Valley parents pack school board meeting to protest Anchorage school closure proposal
The school board heard over three hours of testimony about the proposed school closure list.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 1, 2024
The U.S House race in Alaska is one of the most expensive in the country. Plus, Anchorage nurses are wary of a new "tele-nurse" system.
Anchorage School District officials propose closing 7 elementary schools
The list of neighborhood schools that may shutter includes Bear Valley, Tudor and Baxter elementary. The school board must approve any closures.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Kenai troopers are indicted on felony assault charges. Plus, Anchorage officials prepare hotel rooms for homeless residents.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly:
Kotzebue residents...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A controversial ruling has an Anchorage judge facing an effort to oust him. Plus, the effort to keep fentanyl out of prisons raises concerns.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 28, 2024
Ballot Measure 2 aims to get rid of ranked choice voting. Plus, Haines parents are faced with difficult child care decisions.