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
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Anchorage’s top education official sought a per-student funding increase. Then she became a commissioner.

Deena Bishop has defended the governor's latest budget proposal, which does not include an increase to the Base Student Allocation.
A man in a suit and tie sits on a board of directors.

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Anchorage's superintendent and his predecessor disagree on education funding. Plus, the investigation of a Bethel woman's death is reopened.
the Alaska State Capitol

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, January 8, 2024

Federal aviation officials investigate a mid-air blow out. Plus, Indigenous Alaskans are appointed to a fishery advisory panel.
the Ketchikan Public Library

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 5, 2024

With a food stamp backlog, officials say a new online application will help. Plus, four Indigenous men wrongly imprisoned can sue the city.
People sit at tables during a meeting.

Mat-Su parents, students move to return books removed from school library shelves as lawsuit continues

The lawsuit stems from the school district’s removal of 56 books last spring, at the School Board’s direction, without any public review.
man with beard and glasses

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 4, 2024

APOC fines groups trying to repeal ranked choice voting. Plus, Alaska legislators look forward to on bills that would expand renewable energy.
the Alaska State Capitol

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Could the state take over Anchorage's port? A bill would do just that. Plus, a drag story hour in Soldotna is canceled over safety concerns.
a plane crash

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 28, 2023

An exhibit shows how Alaskans adapt to climate change. Plus, a new app helps people learn to speak endangered Alaska Native languages.
the Pacific Spaceport Complex

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Petersburg businesses balance catering to residents with a growing number of tourists. Plus, Bethel's homeless shelter sees an influx.
a search team

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Juneau's emergency cold weather shelter is up and running. Plus, beavers are moving north, and impacting their environments when they do.
A picture of a downtown skyline while it's snowing.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 22, 2023

Sen. Dan Sullivan heralds the Biden administration's closing of a loophole on imported Russian seafood. Also, advocates wonder about the status of Anchorage's climate action plan.
a square building with a large black chimney with a sign that reads "Trident Seafoods"

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 21, 2023

Military members haven't received incentive pay that passed in 2022. Plus, fishermen react to Trident selling Alaska fish processing plants.

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The U.S. State Department extends America's boundaries. Plus, former ADN editor Howard Weaver is remembered fondly as a homegrown talent.
Flight attendants stand in a picket line in front of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Alaska's energy needs are a focal point of Gov. Dunleavy's budget proposal. Plus, scientists say more data is needed to predict landslides.
A man in a parka stands on an ice field looking toward the sun low in the sky.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, December 18, 2023

Breaking down what's in Governor Dunleavy's budget. Plus, there was lackluster interest in the first royalty-free Cook Inlet lease sale.
Governor Dunleavy gesturing while speaking

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 15, 2023

A federal report has a chapter spotlighting Alaska's struggles. Plus, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom receives support from national Republicans.
Two girls pull meat off of a Moose leg bone.

Alaska students put moose on the menu with hands-on learning and special permit

A Chugiak High freshman biology class butchered a moose recently after their teacher used a cultural education permit to harvest the animal.
Photo: Governor Mike Dunleavy standing behind podium at a press conference.

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 14, 2023

Gov. Dunleavy's budget includes a "full" PFD. Plus, despite a staffing crisis, the state Supreme Court orders public guardians to take cases.
a ferry docked

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

A special permit is giving students hands-on learning. Plus, Bering Sea pollock trawlers did not get a catch increase they had sought.

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Indigenous scientists help produce an Arctic Report Card. Plus, a nonprofit calling out Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson keeps its donors secret.