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
Petersburg

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.
the McDonald Fire

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.
a man

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.
cats

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.
A crescent-shaped lake in the mountains on the Kenai Peninsula.

2 men presumed dead after Kenai Peninsula plane crash

Two hikers witnessed the small plane crash into Crescent Lake, troopers say.
A sign in a grassy field reads "Vote here today."

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.
A selfie of three men wearing jackets and hats, surrounded by snow and mountains.

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.
People march in a Pride parade in Bethel

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.
A woman with a bunch of books waits in line.

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.
A woman points to the color of yarn in a Chilkat Robe.

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.
lightning

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.
Children throw gravel with shovels.

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.
people dance on stage for a celebration

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.
A man in a black t-shirt and down vest.

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.
a child dance in the street during a celebration

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.
a man in a tophat

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.
a woman speaks in front of two flags

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.
Two men sit at a table.

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.
a white raven

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Sen. Lisa Murkowski shares her nuanced stance on abortion rights. Plus, Anchorage's famed white raven flies south for the summer.