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, 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.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 8, 2024
Coming off a record cruise ship season, Juneau considers changes. Plus, Indigenous midwives are working to improve the birthing experience.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 5, 2024
Some say the solution to Cook Inlet's gas shortage is renewable energy. Plus, education advocates continue to push for a funding increase.
Alaska students stage statewide walkout to protest education funding veto
Students protested Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of an education funding bill and the Legislature's failure to override the veto.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 4, 2024
The federal government is set to cut funding for tsunami hazard mitigation in Alaska. Plus, high school students walk out of class in protest.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Alaska lawmakers hear about the partial approval of a transportation plan. Plus, Wrangell residents can get reimbursed for subsistence foods.
Anchorage school bond passing and public bathroom bond failing in early results
A bond to pay for cemetery projects was also failing Tuesday night, while bonds for ambulances, trail upgrades and road projects were passing.
Incumbents lead in Anchorage School Board races
By Tuesday night, nearly 45,000 ballots had been tallied. Thousands of additional ballots will be counted over the next week.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Lawmakers nix funding for lawsuits against the federal government. Plus, the Mat-Su school district's book removals lands in court.
Mat-Su schools book ban goes to federal judge for oral arguments
Parents and students sued the school district over the book removal of 56 books without review from school libraries last April.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 1, 2024
A Fairbanks school board member apologizes for comments she made on the vote to override the education bill veto. Also, after much debate, the Ketchikan City Council votes to extend its homeless shelter's lease. And a new program keeps tabs on marine toxins in Kodiak.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 29, 2024
Congresswoman Mary Peltola frequently votes against her party. Plus, the federal government says the state owes school districts millions.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Lawmakers debate the size of this year's PFD. Plus, an overdue audit of Anchorage’s bookkeeping might keep the city from millions of dollars.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Newtok school is without power again. Plus, officials respond to clean up mine waste spilled near Juneau.
Voters to decide on Inlet View Elementary replacement, security upgrades on Anchorage school bond
The $62 million bond includes roof repairs, secure vestibules and a new Inlet View Elementary School.
Social issues separate candidates in 3 Anchorage School Board races
Angela Frank is running against incumbent Dora Wilson for seat F, Chelsea Pohland is running against incumbent Carl Jacobs for Seat G, and Kay Schuster is running against incumbent Pat Higgins for Seat E.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Lawmakers restart an effort to support Alaska children and families. Plus, a proposed no-kill zone for wolves is rejected.