Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

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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
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, February 29, 2024

A bill would impact on reproductive rights in Alaska. Plus, highway projects are at stake as the state works to resubmit its highway plan.
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The House passes a bill making it easier to find childcare in Alaska. Plus, Iditarod officials talk conditions ahead of the ceremonial start.
Anchorage School Board members Dave Donley, Carl Jacobs and Pat Higgins.

Anchorage School Board reinstates most classroom budget cuts after passage of bipartisan education bill

The school board has until July to make changes if additional state funding falls through.
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Gov. Dunleavy casts doubt on a bipartisan education bill. Plus, Indigenous groups push back against Canadian mining.
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Alaska News Nightly: February 23, 2024

Lawmakers pass a historic increase to education funding. Plus, the Department of Agriculture looks to reduce energy costs in rural areas.
The Mat-Su Borough School Board meeting on Feb. 21, 2024.

Mat-Su School Board bans 1 book after months of committee review

An advisory committee recommended removal of the novel “This Ends with Us,” for its depiction of domestic violence.
A person in a black sweater stands in front of a sign.

Alaska News Nightly: February 22, 2024

Lawmakers try to find common ground on a sweeping set of education reforms. Plus, an Anchorage jury finds Brian Smith guilty.
A woman with a black jacket on speaks into a megaphone, held by a person in a yellow shirt.

Alaska News Nightly: February 21, 2024

Sen. Dan Sullivan addresses legislators in Juneau. Plus, state senators. aim to thwart a proposal from the governor.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School Principal Sheila Sweetsir asks a student a question during the morning assembly on Feb. 20, 2024.

6 things to know about Alaska charter schools and why they’re No. 1 in the nation

Principals from Alaska’s top-ranked charter school point to a variety of reasons for their success.
People dressed in red watch a school board meeting.

Anchorage School District restores elementary art classes in budget proposal

The school board will vote on the final budget proposal next week.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School Principal Sheila Sweetsir asks a student a question during the morning assembly on Feb. 20, 2024.

Alaska News Nightly: February 20, 2024

Anchorage looks to spend marijuana tax revenue to create more childcare options. Plus, what exactly is a charter school?

Teens in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough learn about food sovereignty through ice fishing

The food Alaskans eat often travels thousands of miles by barge or truck. But an after-school program aims to give students the skills to fish
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Alaska News Nightly: February 16, 2024

State senators press forward with overturning some executive orders. Plus, utilities reject a request for more time to plan.

Alaska News Nightly: February 15, 2024

A federal subsistence board looks to add more Alaska Native members. Plus, Sen. Murkowski addresses legislators in Juneau.
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Legislators call for an apology from a house member who made insensitive comments. Plus, midwives speak out against an executive order.
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Legislators get closer to a deal on an education bill. Plus, the state's largest Native organization looks for new leadership.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, February 12, 2024

Alaska's U.S. Sens. vote to advance a bill with domestic security implications. Plus, Anchorage roofers scramble to clear snow-loads.
Man speaking to legislative committee

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 9, 2024

Utility executives and lawmakers discuss a looming natural gas shortage. Plus, the state reports the first fatal case of Alaskapox.
Man speaking in front of state seal

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, February 8, 2024

Gov. Dunleavy is skeptical about a bill that would give pensions to many state employees. Plus, a new Costco opens in Anchorage.
Man speaking in legislative chamber

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Congress fails to pass a national security bill. Plus, a Mat-Su lawmaker's proposal would have the state take control of Anchorage's port.