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: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Sen. Lisa Murkowski shares her nuanced stance on abortion rights. Plus, Anchorage's famed white raven flies south for the summer.
Anchorage School Board to vote tonight on controversial career academies plan
District leaders say the academies will boost graduation rates. But others, including the head of the teachers union, are skeptical.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 3, 2024
Young Alaskans sue the state to stop the Alaska gasline project. Plus Juneau's hospital considers cutting some programs.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 31, 2024
The ACLU says the state is violating prisoners' constitutional rights. Plus, cruise companies and the city of Juneau agree to cap passengers.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Alaska's legal community is working to recover from the pandemic. Plus, a needle exchange reduces risk for people who aren't ready to quit.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A proposed gas pipeline could increase utility rates in Southcentral. Plus, rangers attempt to rescue climbers stranded on Denali.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A bill aimed at attracting teachers is waiting on a signature from the governor. Plus, could wooly mammoths once again stomp around Alaska?
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 24, 2024
Prosecutors reveal new information during sentencing for a high profile triple murder. Also, a Juneau inventor wants to harness tidal energy.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 23, 2024
The state is setting up a "green bank" to help fund renewable projects. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly investigates leaked text messages.
Anchorage 3rd grader wins statewide Doodle for Google art competition
Lennex Czajkowski won the statewide Doodle for Google competition with her piece titled “For the World not to be Polluted.”
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Energy bills passed by the Legislature await the governor's signature. Plus, Congresswoman Peltola files bills aimed at curtailing bycatch.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Anchorage officials say homeless camps are bigger and more numerous than ever before. Plus, a Homer man is killed by a cow moose with calves.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 20, 2024
Often at the center of Alaska's political landscape, who is Scott Kendall? Plus, Alaskans are waiting to have Medicaid applications approved.
Meet Phyllis Bowie, Anchorage’s longest-serving teacher who’s retiring after 50 years
Her students and coworkers describe her as the cornerstone of the school, and have crowned her the queen of alternative education.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 17, 2024
A bill addressing MMIP passed in the final days of the legislative session. Plus, an Alaska smokejumper talks about his job.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Lawmakers pass a budget and gavel out. Plus, Anchorage police are under scrutiny for killing a man after security footage is released.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Lawmakers are set to vote on energy legislation. Plus, early Anchorage election results show a sizable lead for Suzanne LaFrance.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Legislators are poised to vote on a $1,650 dividend. Plus, an art class for incarcerated women provides a creative and therapeutic outlet.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 13, 2024
Homeschool families remain in limbo after a court decision. Plus, Kwethluk was the hardest-hit by breakup flooding on the Kuskokwim River.
Correspondence school families say recent Alaska court ruling left them panicked, shocked and angry
Alaska Public Media asked homeschool families to tell us how the court decision impacts their lives and received a flood of responses.