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: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Alaska Native tribes sue the federal government over failed salmon runs. Plus, the state ferry system's new leader shares his priorities for the system.
Anchorage School District revokes charter of Family Partnership Charter School
Last week the Anchorage School Board voted to revoke the charter of Family Partnership Charter School.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
After years of subsistence salmon closures, Federal fisheries authorities inch forward on limiting bycatch. Plus, a new bill would change veterinarian's access to human medical records.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 10, 2023
A federal council fails to choose a new fishing plan for Cook Inlet. Plus, troopers warn Mat-Su residents after several fentanyl-related overdose deaths.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 7, 2023
Federal Fisheries managers considering chum salmon bycatch limits. Plus, the Anchorage assembly seems likely to approve Dave Bronson's fourth pick for Municipal Attorney.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Dunleavy administration establishes a Child Care Task Force. Plus, Tuluksak receives state assistance more than a month after the water line to the school broke.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Alaska House Minority disappears in a dispute over increased education funding. Plus, more delays getting body-worn cameras on Anchorage police.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 3, 2023
Strong opposition to the governor's parental rights bill. Plus, Alaska providers welcome fewer restrictions on overdose reversing drug.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 31, 2023
Advocates say funds passed for the SNAP benefit backlog may not be addressing the right problem. Plus, Bills to increase the Base Student Allocation are making their way through the legislature.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Nome School District is looking for a successor to its retiring cultural educator. Plus, a lack of sea ice is having an impact on zooplankton, potentially shifting the ecology in the sea.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
A House Republican introduces a sales tax bill he says is intended to be just one part of a long-term fiscal plan. Plus, the Fairview neighborhood in Anchorage was divided by the Seward Highway, but is now being re-envisioned with help from a federal grant.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Representative Mary Peltola reiterates her support for the second amendment the day after the Nashville school shooting. Plus, A new report says the state ferry system had dozens of qualified applicants for open positions but was only able to make a few hires.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, March 27, 2023
Alaska's congressional delegation files an amicus brief to stop an injunction against the Willow oil drilling project. Plus, an Indigenous radio show produced by an Anchorage-based company accepts a medal from President Joe Biden.
Roof replacements, security vestibules among improvements in Anchorage school bond
Much of the $37.8 million bond is dedicated to roof replacement and repair, as well as security vestibule installation at six elementary schools.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 24, 2023
A bipartisan group of freshman legislators proposed term limits for lawmakers in Juneau. Plus, Indigenous dancers and musicians converge on Bethel for the first full Cama-i festival in three years.
New Houston High School building opens over 4 years after 2018 quake
The 7.1-magnitude quake damaged roads, houses, and other infrastructure, and did irreparable damage to Houston Middle School.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 23, 2023
State regulators hear from the Nuiqsut mayor about last year's gas leak at the Alpine oil field near the village. Plus, Anchorage Assembly members consider a "clean slate" approach to finding a new space for a homeless shelter.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Lawmakers consider denying themselves pay raises after a convoluted process recommended a significant bump in compensation. Months-long delays for Medicaid application approvals are causing some Alaskans to forego needed health care.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Climate protestors in Washington D.C. continue to press President Joe Biden after his approval of the Willow Project. Plus, homicides increased steadily and significantly in Alaska over the last decade, according to a state report.