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: Thursday, June 27, 2024
The debate over correspondence school allotments lands in the state Supreme Court. Plus, some Interior residents evacuate due to wildfire.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Chugach Alaska Corporation says a proposed land exchange would right an old wrong. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks energy policy in Fairbanks.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Hot, dry weather leads to more wildfires. Plus, Anchorage's next mayor taps a homegrown cop to be the city's police chief.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 24, 2024
Proponents of ranked-choice voting defend the measure in court. Plus, lightning and hot temperatures increase wildfire activity.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 20, 2024
A military officer was one of the two men killed in a plane crash. Plus, Angoon prepares to launch a hydro-electric project.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Alaskans' fishy diet means higher standards for wastewater. Plus, two men are presumed dead after their plane crashed into a lake.
2 men presumed dead after Kenai Peninsula plane crash
Two hikers witnessed the small plane crash into Crescent Lake, troopers say.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Firefighters manage a wildfire burning in the Interior. Plus, a string of recent workplace deaths on the North Slope leads to questions.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 17, 2024
A group supports Mary Peltola's reelection as Trump endorses her challenger. Plus, Southeast residents heat their homes with heat pumps.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 14, 2024
Trawlers say they're fishing legally, despite concerns from nearby residents. Plus, just one company bids for Cook Inlet oil and gas leases.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Researchers study why salmon are showing up farther north in the Arctic. Plus, farmers welcome early-season precipitation to the Interior.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Environmentalists say the federal government should reconsider TAPS. Plus, the family of a man killed by police asks to view the footage.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Fisheries managers hope a long-term closure will return king salmon. Plus, Fairbanks adds an Indigenous voice to the school board.
The replacement of one of Anchorage’s oldest schools is underway
Inlet View Elementary School was built in 1957. Supporters of the rebuild say the school is too old and too crowded.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 10, 2024
Moving salmon to the endangered list could impact fisheries. Plus, a lawsuit seeks to restore fishing rights for the only Native reservation.
18-year-old Mat-Su grad seeks seat on school board that silenced him
“I thought that sitting on the board as student representative would be enough to make a positive change within our district, but I realized it wasn’t,” Ben Kolendo said.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 7, 2024
An Alaskan sues the state over delays in approving Medicaid applications. Plus, Wildlife Refuge managers protect permafrost from wildfires.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Regulators say Alaska needs tougher limits on pollutants. Plus, businesses say struggles with homelessness have hurt their bottom line.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Alaska gasline announces a step forward, but the project still faces skepticism. Plus, researchers improve flood forecasts in Juneau.
Anchorage School Board approves career academies with opt-out provision after 9th grade
Business leaders voiced overwhelming support for the career academies model, which freshman will begin this fall.