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.
Anchorage hoop hero Alissa Pili returns home for Great Alaska Shootout
Alissa Pili is in her final year of eligibility, so this might be the last time Anchorage hoop fans can catch her playing in her hometown.
Anchorage superintendent says ‘strategic failure’ at play in snow-related school closures
Anchorage School District officials and city leaders addressed criticism over the recent cancellations of in-person school, which they say were forced by historic snowfall and unsafe streets.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 17, 2023
Anchorage's homeless prepare for sub-zero temperatures. Plus, a Coast Guard crew is rescued by the people they were sent to rescue.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Commissioners hear about funding for a campaign to overturn ranked choice voting. Plus, an assembly member asks to stand up warming centers.
Anchorage mayor responds to frustration over snow plowing and canceled in-person school
Anchorage schools are "on track" to reopen Thursday, after district officials said it was unsafe to bus students Wednesday, the fourth consecutive school day of remote learning.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Anchorage's mayor responds to criticism of city snow plowing. Plus, an investigative journalist looks into the deaths of two women.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Anchorage parents contend with remote learning. Plus, Anchorage leaders aim to expand winter sheltering options.
Successive snow days leave Anchorage schools reliant on remote learning
Some parents, including those who have had to stay home from work, have criticized the lack of plowing and the cancellation of in-person school.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 13, 2023
A U.S. Senate hearing records the impact of fewer salmon. Plus, authorities say profits are behind drug traffickers targeting Alaska.
Anchorage teachers, school district agree on contract terms
The Anchorage teachers’ union announced a tentative agreement Friday on a one-year contract with a 3% pay increase.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 10, 2023
Congresswoman Peltola voted against an office aimed at preventing gun violence. Plus, kelp farmers hope for an assist from fish processors.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 9, 2023
A judge rules in favor of the Willow project. Plus, A co-author of the Permanent Fund legislation hopes the state can avoid a fiscal cliff.
Anchorage schools closed Thursday due to heavy snow
The Anchorage School District has canceled in-person classes for students on Thursday, citing hazardous weather.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Members of the Fairbanks Four speak out after settling lawsuits with the city. Plus, a new state House member for northern Alaska.
Mat-Su Assembly, School Board incumbents fend off challengers in local elections
Matanuska-Susitna Borough voters re-elected conservative Assembly and School Board incumbents in all but one race in local elections Tuesday.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Anchorage's newest emergency cold weather shelter opens. Plus, Southcentral prepares for another early-season winter storm.
In Alaska’s right-leaning Mat-Su, challengers aim to unseat conservative school board incumbents
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board has come under scrutiny after some recent, controversial decisions.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 6, 2023
Health officials work to remove barriers to HIV medication for Alaskans. Plus, two challengers run against conservative school board members.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 3, 2023
Health officials want help from the CDC to understand a cluster of HIV cases. Plus, salmon advocates look for limits on bycatch.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Sen. Sullivan intensifies his calls for military officer promotions. Plus, pink salmon are thriving in the North Pacific Ocean.