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.
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.
Schools across Alaska receive emailed bomb threats
Anchorage school officials described the threat as "broad in nature" and said it "lacks specific information."
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 18, 2023
Prominent Alaskans travel to Bethel to pay respects to the late Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola, Jr. Plus, Sitka residents hope to ask voters: how much cruise ship traffic is too much? And, a program in Bethel allows hunters to harvest moose for elderly or disabled residents.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 15, 2023
Eugene Peltola's death has aviation experts calling attention to Alaska's high rate of small plane crashes. Plus, infants can now be immunized against a common threat in Alaska — RSV. And, a farmer’s market started by Anchorage's Hmong community grew from a handful of vendors to maximum capacity.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Experts say the odds are not good for a liquefied natural gas line in Alaska, but politicians continue to promote the idea. Plus, a Wasilla man hopes his art can help raise awareness about the importance of cancer screening. And, a new Amazon sorting facility is coming to Anchorage.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Alaskans mourn the death of Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr., the husband of Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Plus, residents of the Interior village of Fort Yukon reflect on life without salmon, four years after stocks collapsed. And, Alaska's pinball scene is thriving in Juneau.
New Mat-Su citizens library committee to review dozens of challenged books
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District’s library citizens advisory committee will have its second meeting Thursday night in Palmer.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Questions abound on the merger of the state's two biggest grocery chains. Plus, members of a church in Juneau decide not to run a community homeless shelter this winter. And, the Southeast community of Hoonah gets proactive about keeping bears out of their trash cans.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 11, 2023
President Biden speaks in Anchorage on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Plus, a rare glimpse of a fundraiser in Seward that draws national politicians and lobbyists. And, world-renowned climbers seek the guidance of a Petersburg man before a daunting ascent.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 8, 2023
New details on a midair collision over Katmai National Park. Plus, the star of Hamilton reflects on bringing the smash Broadway show to Alaska. And, Northwest Arctic communities work to help those struggling with opioid addiction.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 7, 2023
The new commissioner of education sits down for her first interview since taking the job. Plus, The Mat-Su school board changes how their student representative can participate. And, Juneau residents confront the mental health impacts from last month's historic flooding.
Mat-Su school board votes to sideline student representative, despite overwhelming opposition
The Matanuska-Susitna school board voted to remove most opportunities for their student representative to participate in board work.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Department of the Interior cancels the state's oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Plus, Indigenous healers are featured in a new museum exhibit in Anchorage. And, generations of Nulato women carry on the tradition of summer fish camp, despite declining salmon runs.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Congress funds cleanup of ANCSA lands. Plus, increased Russian oil tanker traffic through the Bering Strait has local communities concerned. And, a furry Juneau resident makes their way home nearly a month after devastating floods.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 1, 2023
The families of two men who died in Alaska prisons last year are suing the Department of Corrections. Plus, Anchorage will soon have a new crisis center for people experiencing mental health emergencies.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Alaska Board of Education bans trans girls from competing in girls high school sports. Plus, federal officials learn about housing issues in Alaska. And, It's a hard life for the feral cattle of Chirikof Island.
Alaska education board bans trans athletes from girls’ high school sports
The change will apply to all public high schools in the state competing under the Alaska School Activities Association.
Mat-Su school board proposes sidelining student member after pointed exchanges on controversial topics
The proposed changes are a big departure from how most other student representatives across the state are included in their local school boards.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 25, 2023
Thousands of Alaskans could lose their Medicaid benefits. Plus, Southcentral Alaska is under a flood watch this weekend. And, the Mat-Su school board considers weakening their student representative position.