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.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
A family in Utqiagvik celebrates their teenage son landing his first bowhead whale. Plus, Senators introduce a wide-ranging crime bill.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 29, 2024
A pension bill passed weeks ago, but is stuck in limbo in the House. Plus, the climbing community mourns a pioneer of LGBTQ+ mountaineering.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 26, 2024
Lawmakers are skeptical of a social media ban for children. Plus, Native boarding school survivors share stories of their trauma.
Anchorage School District announces plan to close schools as part of ‘right-sizing’ effort
District staff hope to improve the process from the last time a school closed in 2022.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 25, 2024
The number of Alaskans dying from opioid overdose is accelerating. Plus, a graphite mine draws environmental concerns from Nome residents.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Opponents of a mine sound off about Congresswoman Peltola's flip. Plus, lawmakers ask for time to correct a correspondence school provision.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The military focuses on training its forces in Alaska. Plus, two people are presumed dead after a cargo plane crashed near Fairbanks.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 22, 2024
Nick Begich and other candidates for congress have differing strategies. Plus, lawmakers consider changing requirements for hunting licenses.
Anchorage middle schools prepare to include sixth grade starting this fall
Middle schools are rearranging floor plans, hiring teachers and adding portables to accommodate the students.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 19, 2024
Sen. Sullivan rips the Biden administration on a pair of decisions. Plus, fisheries managers consider the impacts of chum salmon bycatch.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Senators blast decisions from the Biden administration. Plus, lawmakers contemplate how to correct a provision ruled unconstitutional.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Gov. Dunleavy's preferred dividend is larger than what's in the budget. Plus, food that Alaskans harvest are contaminated by mircoplastics.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The Army Corps of Engineers upholds its decision halting Pebble Mine. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy defends a program deemed unconstitutional.
Anchorage’s Alissa Pili selected 8th in WNBA draft
Pili is the sixth Alaskan to make the WNBA. She now shares the record as the highest overall WNBA draft pick by an Alaskan.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 15, 2024
A ruling that Alaska's correspondence allotment is unconstitutional. Plus, fewer Alaska children are tested for lead exposure.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 12, 2024
The House rejects a constitutional amendment on the Permanent Fund Dividend. Plus, a former Alaska VPSO was arrested in Texas.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 11, 2024
An operating budget passed by the house draws criticism. Plus, Alaskans and Canadians along continue working to revive dwindling salmon runs.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Senators are split on the impeachment of the Homeland Security Secretary. Plus, transportation officials examine how to connect two highways.
Dunleavy says new polling data shows Alaskans want education reform with BSA increase
The poll was commissioned by the governor and conducted by Dittman Research just one week after Dunleavy vetoed the legislature’s bipartisan education bill.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
A new poll shows Alaskans favor education reform. Plus, efforts continue to retrieve the remains of Indigenous Alaskans.