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: Monday, October 9, 2023
Alaskans celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Plus, national church leaders make reparations to Alaska Native congregants in Juneau. And, there's still time to vote for the fattest Katmai bears before the conclusion of Fat Bear Week.
2 Alaska school board student reps move to challenge Mat-Su School Board action
The Mat-Su School Board’s adult members significantly diminished student representative Ben Kolendo’s position in a September vote.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 6, 2023
Homeless Anchorage residents wait on shelter options as the city clears a large camp. Plus, the state health department is changing how it handles Medicaid renewals. And, Kenai Peninsula artists present their work at a judged, biennial art show.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Alaska's Senators work to reframe the debate about funding for Ukraine. Plus, after repeated delays, Anchorage police finally have a date for equipping officers with body-worn cameras. And, the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's new leader seeks a younger workforce.
Palmer voters approve bond for new library
The roof of the library collapsed under a heavy snow load in February and the city has provided a temporary library at an alternate site since May.
‘The epitome of school spirit’: Alaska high schools embrace marching bands
Marching bands are a staple at high school and college football games across the Lower 48. In Alaska, though, only a few schools have them.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Several incumbents lose in Fairbanks as election results are tallied in cities across the state. Plus, an Alaskan in a high-ranking position at the Dept. of Interior steps down. And, marching bands are catching on in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Two soldiers from Fort Wainwright died in a training accident near Salcha. Plus, one Native corporation plans to create a dividend for shareholders from the profits of an aging mine. And, a state study looks at whether limiting sport fishing to hatchery fish could help conserve King salmon.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 2, 2023
Alaska continues to see staffing shortages at pharmacies. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly prepares a $10 million ballot question to improve access to Chugach State Park. And, internet speed in Unalaska gets a boost.
Palmer library supporters rally around bond measure to fund new building
City of Palmer voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a $10 million general obligation bond to fund a replacement for the Palmer Public Library.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 29, 2023
As salmon disappears on the Yukon River, a young leader considers what that means for the future. Plus, a new report examines Alaska's prison population. And, a new project aims to provide STEM education resources to Indigenous students.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 28, 2023
New details on the plane crash that killed Eugene Peltola Jr. Plus, a nonprofit trains people on the Kenai Peninsula to build their own homes at a reduced cost. And, the annual Fat Bear Week competition has an undercard: Fat Bear Week Jr.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Trawler bycatch of killer whales in the Bering Sea prompts an investigation from federal officials. Plus, the face of federal salmon fishing restrictions on the Yukon River talks about the struggles for subsistence users. And, one Kachemak Bay fisherman's catch of blue rockfish goes viral.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The potential for mining graphite raises fears and hopes in villages north of Nome. Plus, physician assistants are outraged by proposed regulations that could limit their ability to provide healthcare in Alaska. And, federal funding helps give Petersburg students more locally-sourced options for lunch.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 25, 2023
Four years into the Yukon River salmon collapse, a look at what we know about what’s driving the decline. Plus, Northwest Arctic Borough officials are eager for the controversial Ambler mine, but it's been delayed again. And, the Kenai Silver Salmon derby aims to help protect salmon habitat.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 22, 2023
Anchorage officials announced a plan this week to move homeless residents indoors for the winter. Plus, teachers in the Lower Kuskokwim School District are hoping that the Alaska Reads Act will help improve students' reading. And, American Idol's search for its next star travels to Nome.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Alaska's Child Care Task Force meets in person for the first time. Plus, $1,312. That's what Alaskans can expect from the Permanent Fund Dividend this year. And, Juneau's Indigenous music festival Aak’w Rock is paving the way for more events like it.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Federal funding will help build water and sewer systems for communities in rural Alaska. Plus, climatologists are concerned about potentially devastating fall storms. And, Bethel Police welcome a new K-9 officer, Zeus.
Mat-Su library committee recommends removing 4 books from schools
The books include “It’s Perfectly Normal” by Robbie Harris and “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Juneau residents wonder if they can, or even should rebuild after record-breaking floods destroyed homes last month. Plus, questions about the state's tax on marijuana come up in a rare "offseason" legislative hearing. And, two bears hop into a Krispy Kreme van at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.