Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
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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
People voting in booths.

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.
Parents pack the Anchorage School Board meeting.

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.
leaders

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.
a school in snow

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.
a pumpkin

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Kenai troopers are indicted on felony assault charges. Plus, Anchorage officials prepare hotel rooms for homeless residents.
a rescue

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly: Kotzebue residents...
an apology

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.
A man snow blowing the side walk.

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.
a pumpkin drop

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 25, 2024

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Friday on Alaska News Nightly: Legislative candidates...
flooding

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Alaska's business community is divided over ballot measure to raise the minimum wage. Plus, emergency responders head to Kotzebue.
Academy Charter School in Palmer.

Mat-Su to vote on bond proposition to fund charter school buildings

Principals say finding suitable buildings to house charter schools is a significant hurdle, and many see bond propositions as a way to expand access to charter schools.
flooding

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Unhoused Alaskans suffer cold exposure injuries more frequently. Plus, a program in Ketchikan connects residents to free mobile health care.
Water floods a road in Kotzebue.

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Rain and snow disrupt travel in Fairbanks. Plus, the closure of a century-old fish plant leaves King Cove residents uncertain of the future.
three stickers with SE Alaska Native art themes promoting voting

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 21, 2024

The AFN encourages attendees to get out and vote. Plus, delegates at the AFN convention argue for reforms to subsistence management.
Icicles at the corner of a school.

ASD to release plan to close schools, redraw middle school boundaries in November

The state’s largest school district plans to reduce schools due to declining enrollment.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 18, 2024

Congresswoman Mary Peltola focuses on subsistence at AFN. Plus, a bill aims to attract experienced teachers to Alaska schools.

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Former AFN President Julie Kitka delivers a message of hope. Plus, the announcement of a cruise ship dock surprises Juneau city officials.
a child

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Political observers say Alaska could be the path to presidential victory. Plus, a grant aims to help communities respond to climate issues.
a play

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Criminal cases in Anchorage are dismissed due to a lack of prosecutors. Plus, a discussion on subsistence rights at the AFN convention.
two ships at sea

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 14, 2024

Sitka residents examine the impacts of the child care shortage. Plus, Trident Seafoods' sells its Kodiak fish processing plant.